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Mary pumped gas at the gas station. She didn't have to go inside to pay the attendant. Why?
She paid with a credit card at the pump. The attendant was outside.
The star baseball player was not in today's starting lineup. Why?
He/She was sick or hurt.
Jane raised her hand in class. Why?
She wanted to answer a question. She had a question. She needed something (e.g., pencil/sharpened, bathroom, nurse).
Kevin's dad looked upset as he read the cell phone bill. Why?
It was high and he owed more money than usual.
Amy's school opened two hours late. Why?
School was delayed due to bad weather (e.g., snow, hurricane).
Mark's boss gave him a pat on the back. Why?
He was doing a good job.
Kelly missed the school bus. Why?
She was late or the bus was early.
Kate took one bite of her apple and threw it in the trash. Why?
It was/tasted bad.
Ian hammered the nail and yelled, "Ouch!". Why?
He hit his hand/finger with the hammer.
As mom made dinner for her family, her eyes stung and started to tear up. She had to stop what she was doing to wipe her eyes. What was mom doing?
cutting onions
Before going outside, Meg's mom told her to put on her hat and gloves. Why?
It was cold outside.
Ms. Owens frowned as she handed Luke his math exam. Why?
He didn't do well on it, He got a poor grade.
Tim returned the book to the library after reading only the first chapter. Why?
He didn't like the book. It was boring to him.
Kim looked at the clock and ran out of the house to catch the bus. Why did she have to run?
She was late.
After the soccer game, Jen felt very proud of herself. Why?
She played well.
Trey took the cookies out of the oven and threw them right in the trash. Why?
They didn't turn out. They burned.
