“The squishy mud made it difficult to walk, but Rachel laughed as she tried to avoid stepping into the puddles.” What does the word squishy tell you about the mud? How does Rachel feel about the situation?

Jordan placed six cupcakes on the counter. When she returned from getting a drink, there were only five left. Her younger brother sat at the table, licking his fingers and smiling. Question: What can Jordan infer about what happened to the

"He had walked this path hundreds of times before, but tonight, the rustling leaves and distant sounds of footsteps made him hesitate." What are his feelings? Why did the walk make him feel different?

Ethan walked into the living room and saw tiny pieces of glass on the floor. His little sister stood nearby, looking down at the mess with wide eyes, her hands behind her back. Question: What can Ethan infer about what happened to the vase

"After the long meeting, Sarah felt utterly exasperated and retreated to her office, shutting the door behind her." Why might she have chosen to retreat to her office?

Jamal called his best friend three times, but there was no answer. Usually, his friend responded quickly. Jamal then checked his messages and saw that his friend had posted a picture from the airport earlier that morning. Question: Why isn

"The monotonous hum of the factory machines made the workers feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of repetition." What can you infer about the workers’ emotional or mental state based on the word monotonous?

Nina saw a bicycle lying on its side near the playground. The back wheel was still spinning, and a backpack was sitting next to it. In the distance, she heard a child crying. Question: What might have happened before Nina arrived?

"The air was thick with tension as the team gathered in the locker room, their heads down, avoiding eye contact with their coach." What might be happening?

"As soon as the teacher announced the pop quiz, Greg’s face turned pale, and he quickly stuffed his notes into his bag." How does he feel about the quiz? Why is he acting that way?

A teenager receives a text message, pauses for a moment, then quickly types a reply and walks away from the group they were talking to. They don’t make eye contact with anyone as they leave.

"Jenna smiled politely but didn't speak, her mind clearly elsewhere as she scanned the crowd for a familiar face." Who might she be looking for? Where is she?