Lucas looked at the giant roller coaster twisting high above him. As the carriage climbed the first hill, he grabbed the safety bar tightly and let out a weak laugh. How do you think Lucas was feeling? Why?
Probably nervous. Hints in the text: Holding the bar and a weak laugh
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Josh's older sister told him to stay upstairs for another ten minutes. He could hear whispering and someone laughing downstairs. When she finally called him down, everyone shouted at once. What do you think was happening?
His family might have been throwing a surprise party for him
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Ella adjusted the stirrups and tightened her helmet before gently climbing onto Blaizeโs back. Her instructor reminded everyone to keep their heels down. What activity was Ella about to do?
Horse riding
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Students wearing black gowns and square hats waited quietly in a long line. Families filled the seats, holding cameras and flowers. What event was about to happen?
A graduation
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The students carried their heavy packs along a track for several hours. When they reached a clearing, they unpacked set up their tents and began collecting kindling. What do you think they were about to do?
Set up a campfire (and camp overnight)
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Take 15 points!
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Go to last place!
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The family loaded their car onto the large vessel. Once it started moving, they climbed upstairs to watch the coastline disappear behind them. How were they travelling?
On a ferry
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After checking their bags, Sarah's family showed their passports and walked through security. Where were they?
At the airport
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A family spoke quietly as they walked along a wooden boardwalk. Signs asked visitors not to feed the animals, and binoculars were available to borrow near the entrance. Where do you think they were?
At the zoo or a wildlife reserve
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The lights dimmed, the curtain opened, and Ava took a deep breath before walking onto the stage in a sparkling costume. She could hear hundreds of people clapping. What was Ava probably about to do?
Perform a dance/song
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Halfway through the experiment, one student suddenly called the teacher over. Everyone at the table stepped back while the teacher quickly put on protective gloves. What do you think had probably happened?
Either something had caught fire, the student mixed chemicals that shouldn't be mixed, or a chemical had been spilled
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A man ordered two hot chocolates and sat at a table by the window. He checked his watch several times but didn't drink either one. What do you think he was waiting for?
For someone else to arrive; either a friend or a date
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As Mia walked through the tunnel, large sharks and stingrays swam slowly above her head. She pressed her hands against the glass while her little brother pointed excitedly. Where was Mia?
At the aquarium
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A student borrowed the same book three different times over the year, even though they had already finished reading it. Whatโs a reason they might have kept borrowing the same book?
There might be several reasons, but as it mentions they finished it each time, it is likely they loved the book and enjoyed rereading it