Cognitive Flexibility: Reasons Why | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 18 Public

give reasons why something might happen

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Why is Emily lighting a candle? Give 2 reasons.

it's someone's birthday, the lights went out, to make the room smell good

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Why is your computer not working? Give two reasons.

you dropped it, the battery died, it has a virus

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Why is Whitney not answering her phone? Give 3 reasons.

no service, the battery is dead, she's too busy

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Why is Danny late for school? Give 3 reasons.

he woke up too late, forgot to set an alarm, he missed the bus, car broke down

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Why can't Jerry play with his friends? Give 3 reasons.

he got in trouble, he has to do chores, he's sick or hurt

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Why are police cars and fire trucks speeding by? Give 3 reasons.

there's a fire, a cat is stuck in a tree, car accident

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Why is your dad laughing? Give three reasons.

he heard a joke, someone did something funny, saw a funny video

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Why is your neighbor's window broken? Give 2 reasons.

he hit a ball through the window, there's a robber

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Why is your baby brother crying? Give 2 reasons.

he is hungry, tired, or needs a diaper change

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Why is the store out of milk? Give 2 reasons.

sold out, they didn't get a new delivery of milk

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Why do you need a pair of scissors? Give 3 reasons.

to cut paper, wires, or plastic

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Why did your principal say, "May I have your attention, please?" Give 2 reasons.

he wants you to listen to him during assembly/announcement

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Why are your mom and dad packing their suitcases? Give 3 reasons.

they are going on a trip, they are moving, going to visit friends/family

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Why is your sister not going to the dance? Give 3 reasons.

she's nervous, she's shy, she got in trouble

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Why is there garbage all over your front yard? Give 3 reasons.

the wind knocked it over, someone hit it with their car, a squirrel got in the garbage

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Why is the car stopped in the middle of the street? Give 2 reasons.

ran out of gas, the car broke down

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