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  • I put polish on my _____. I need a _____ to hang his picture.
    nail
  • Andrew turned on his flashlight, went into his tent, and got into his sleeping bag. What is Andrew probably doing?
    Camping
  • I am somewhere you get your teeth checked. Most people don't like going here. Where am I?
    dentist
  • As Jamal ran towards the goal on the soccer field, he suddenly rolled his ankle and fell painfully to the ground. He "grimaced", clutching his ankle in pain.
    smiled
    frowned
    walked
    laughed
  • Lisa and Joe are playing at recess. They are running around the field. They have a ball. They are using their feet. What sport do you think they are playing?
    Soccer
  • The sun _____ at 6:00 am. I saw the first _____ blossom in my garden.
    rose
  • I had to _____ into my uniform for practice. I kept my _____ in my pocket.
    change
  • Erica ran the Chicago Half Marathon and felt "lethargic" afterwards.
    hungry
    exhausted
    energetic
    strong
  • I am in a place where you park your car. Sometimes it's under building or next to your house. Where am I?
    garage
  • Luke was in school all day. Once he got home, his puppy jumped up on him. He was barking and looking towards the door. What might the puppy want?
    To go for a walk
  • Today in math, we learned to write the "numeral" 8.
    math problem
    number
    letter
    addition
  • I sat on the _____ of our house. My tall brother had to _____ when he went into the tiny house
    stoop
  • Mya was nervous for the first day of school. She was an "introvert", and her timidity made it hard for her to make new friends.
    outsider
    class clown
    a shy person
    new student
  • Tara carried a basket through the orchard. She reached up and twisted a red fruit from a tree branch. Her fingers were sticky from the juice. WHAT IS TARA PICKING?
    Apples
  • I am in an area that has many tall buildings and taxis. It's usually very busy with people and cars. Where am I?
    city
  • My dad works on the second _____ of the building. My grandma told me a _____ about when she was little.
    story
  • Ryan was at the library. He was reading a book about men that travel on spaceships. He sees pictures of stars, planets, and the sun. What is the book probably about?
    Space
  • I had to _____ when the bat flew at me. We fed the _____ some bread at the pond.
    duck
  • I am in a place that makes everything we use. A lot of people work here and it's always open and never closes. Where am I?
    factory
  • I am at a place where there are no walls only grass and trees. Sometimes there are things to play on or sometimes there is a lake. Where am I?
    park
  • The trees in the park were covered in red and orange leaves. Sam held a big rake and a stack of paper bags. His hands were cold, and his breath looked like smoke in the air. WHAT JOB IS SAM DOING?
    Raking Leaves
  • I was so hot I used my papers to _____ myself. I am Tom Brady's biggest _____.
    fan
  • Grandma Marie loved to "indulge" her grandchildren whenever she was watching them, giving them all the things they were never allowed to have, like soda and greasy food.
    spoil
    ignore
    humor
    starve
  • I am in a room where cooking is done. After the cooking comes washing the dishes. Where am I?
    kitchen
  • I had so many socks I had to _____ them in my drawer. I love to spread _____ on my muffin.
    jam
  • Emma put on her sweater and walked outside. The air smelled like wood smoke, and the ground crunched beneath her feet. She saw her neighbors carving pumpkins on their porch. WHAT SEASON IS IT?
    Fall
  • The dogs were all different sizes there was a wide _____. We had a beautiful view of the mountain _____.
    range
  • Francesca was not "sentimental" about the old maple tree in the front yard. Although it had been important to her family to many generations, she had no trouble deciding to cut it down.
    angry
    tired
    emotional
    happy
  • The "cruel" man broke into the house and stole the TV.
    mean
    angry
    smart
    nice
  • I am in a very big building where people are sick. A lot of people are wearing white coats. Where am I?
    hospital
  • I am in a room that has a couch or chair and a TV. I like to spend time in here to relax. Where am I?
    living room
  • I am in something that goes very fast and can get you from one continent to another in one trip. Where am I?
    airplane
  • I saw some _____ on the old loaf of bread. I used a _____ to make my cake.
    mold
  • Alyssa was having a party. She decorated her house with balloons. She got pizza, cake, and candles. What kind of party do you think she's having?
    Birthday party
  • Mr. Miller was on his way to work. All of a sudden, he came to a complete stop. He knew he should have put more gas in the car. What do you think happened to the car?
    It ran out of gas and could not run
  • During the winter, a tree's branches are "bare".
    empty
    has lots of fruit
    full of leaves
    a big animal
  • It is "crucial" to win the game if we want to make it to the next round.
    important
    fun
    relaxing
    likely
  • I am in a room that has a sink, soap and some toilet paper. Where am I?
    bathroom
  • The smell of pumpkin pie filled the kitchen. Grandma stirred a big pot on the stove while everyone helped set the table. Outside, the trees were bare and the air was chilly. WHAT HOLIDAY ARE THEY CELEBRATING?
    Thanksgiving
  • The game ended in a _____ score. My dad took off his _____ when he got home from work.
    tie
  • Tim was "irate" that they lost the game, but he took a deep breath and felt better.
    confused
    frustrated
    excited
    sad
  • I am somewhere that people like to come to in the summer. People are wearing swimsuits and building castles. Where am I?
    beach
  • Liam carried a big orange gourd to the car. He brushed off dirt and smiled at his muddy boots. His mom tied a bale of hay in the trunk before they left. WHERE WERE LIAM AND HIS MOM?
    at a pumpkin patch
  • Kim was watching TV. Without looking, Kim knew her dinner in the oven was ruined. How do you think Kim knew?
    Her fire alarm went off/She smelled something burning/She saw smoke
  • We looked at the "atlas" to figure out where we were going.
    paper
    map
    phone
    sky
  • We did not do a good job on our homework, so the teacher made us "redo" it.
    do it again
    color it
    forget it
    throw it away
  • Sam felt "elated" when he found out he was going to Disney World.
    tired
    thrilled
    disappointed
    annoyed
  • Ive been practicing my role in the _____. I have learned to _____ two instruments.
    play
  • There was a long "hiatus" in the television broadcast. This pause was caused by technical problems.
    noise
    break
    show
    announcement
  • I need to _____ a dollar from my sister. When I subtract a larger number from a smaller number I have to _____.
    borrow
  • Sean blew out the candles on his 13th birthday cake, thinking about all the changes that would take place in the next "decade". He would graduate from high school before he knew it.
    hundred years
    one year
    ten years
    three years
  • I am in a place that has everything. Clothes, food, TVs and more. Where am I?
    shopping center
  • Leaves swirled across the playground as the bell rang. The students rushed inside, rubbing their hands together to warm up. The teacher reminded them to hang up their coats. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE OUTSIDE?
    cold or chilly
  • I am hungry and wanted a burger and fries. This place makes food very quickly. Where am I?
    fast food restaurant
  • I slipped on the _____ of my boat. I shuffled the new _____ of cards.
    deck
  • I am in a place that I don't have to cook but I can still eat. People will take my order and bring my food right to the table. Where am I?
    restaurant
  • The "counterfeit" money was not taken at the register.
    expensive
    blue
    fake
    super
  • I am in a dark place. I have some popcorn and I'm going to watch something on a big screen. Where am I?
    movie theatre
  • Keanon was sitting at a desk. On the desk he had a notebook and a pencil. He was facing a chalkboard. Where do you think Keanon was?
    School/Classroom
  • I am in a place that has a lot of books. It's quiet in here. Where am I?
    library
  • Sara opened her backpack to start working on her homework. As soon as she looked inside, she realized she would not be able to do it. How do you think Sara knew that?
    Because it wasn't in her backpack/She forgot it at school
  • Mother put the dirty clothes into a machine. She added a liquid. Then she pushed the button. The machine turned on. What machine do you think it is?
    Washing machine
  • I am on a train but it goes under the street. Sometimes you can sit and sometimes you have to stand. Where am I?
    subway
  • My pet rabbit is an "herbivore"; he never eats meat.
    only eats plants
    only eats eggs
    only eats white meat
    only eats fish
  • The family gathered around a fire pit roasting marshmallows. The smell of burning leaves filled the air. Everyone laughed as sparks floated up into the night sky. WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITY ARE THEY DOING?
    Having a bonfire.
  • I am at a place that has many dogs and cats that need homes. It's sad to come here because you want to adopt them all. Where am I?
    animal shelter
  • I have a "slight" idea about how to solve that math problem, but I'm not sure.
    bright
    great
    small
    no idea
  • The teacher poured hot water into a pot filled with apples, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. The room smelled sweet and spicy, and students lined up to taste a warm drink. WHAT ARE THEY MAKING?
    Apple Cider
  • We will _____ the movie tonight. My favorite gift was my _____ with the second hand.
    watch
  • I am somewhere that has a lot of fast rides and sometimes some slides that go into the water. Where am I?
    amusement park
  • Zion was in the cafeteria. He was eating lunch. He was eating a food that had a meat, cheese, and a bun. What was Zion probably eating?
    Hamburger
  • The students heard a loud noise. They knew to follow their teacher outside. The rest of the school was also outside. What might be happening?
    Fire Drill/Evacuation
  • I am in an area that has many fields, tractors and lots of green space. The houses are very, very far apart. Where am I?
    country
  • Edwin was cooking dinner. He put meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese into a crunchy shell. What was Edwin probably cooking?
    Tacos
  • Monica kicked the ball. She kicked it towards the net. The crowd cheered. Why do you think the crowd cheered?
    She scored
  • The queen looked "regal" in her bejeweled crown and royal robes.
    beautiful
    majestic
    silly
    scary
  • I am on something that floats in the water. It can be big or small and sometimes it can go very far. Where am I?
    boat
  • Wendy put the apples, cereal, and bread into the cart. She wheeled the car over to the cash register. Where do you think Wendy is?
    Supermarket/Grocery Store
  • Jenna is doing her math homework. She took out a tool with buttons and numbers to help her. What tool did she take out?
    Calculator
  • Juan left the cafeteria. He was holding on to his stomach. He went straight to the nurse's office. What is probably wrong with Juan??
    He has an upset stomach/He is sick
  • I didn't think the vase was plain at all! I thought it was quite "ornate".
    boring
    fancy
    yellow
    ugly
  • The duck has a a large _____. I need to pay this expensive _____.
    bill
  • Steven headed towards the bus stop. He realized right away that he should have taken his umbrella. What probably happened that made Steven realize this??
    He probably got wet from the rain
  • Sometimes, my math homework is tedious, and I want to do something fun instead.
    boring
    easy
    hard
    fun
  • Eli placed candles inside carved pumpkins and turned off the lights. His costume was ready, and a bowl of candy sat near the door. He smiled when the doorbell rang. WHAT DAY IS IT?
    Halloween
  • I am laying down and am very tired. I keep all of my things in this room. Where am I?
    bedroom
  • I am at a place where the music is very loud and there are a lot of people. Sometimes you can sit down and sometimes you can only stand up. Where am I?
    concert
  • The science fair needed "impartial" judges: they had to have no biases towards any of the contestants so that it would be fair.
    expert
    open-minded
    negative
    wealthy
  • I am somewhere you bring your car when it's hungry. Sometimes they have a shop where you can buy snacks too. Where am I?
    gas station
  • Wolves like to stay in their "Pack". They do not like to leave the group.
    group
    store
    bag
    box
  • I'm saving my money to go on a _____. Tie your laces so you don't _____.
    trip
  • Ben ran through the cornfield, trying not to bump into the tall stalks. He turned a corner and found another dead end. He laughed and shouted for his friends to wait up.. WHERE IS BEN?
    In a corn maze
  • Ben was sitting in a large room. He was sitting in a comfortable chair. He was looking towards a large screen. He was eating popcorn. Where do you think Ben was?
    Livingroom/Home
  • Mia was being very "antagonistic" towards her sister. She kept picking fights with her.
    aggressive
    helpful
    kind
    silly
  • I went fishing down by the river _____. I went to the _____ to deposit my money.
    bank