Problem Overview:
The task involves reading a short passage about Sherry and her dad spending time together on Saturdays, playing basketball, and enjoying ice cream. The goal is to answer five questions based on the information provided in the passage.
Passage Summary:
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When: Sherry and her dad spend afternoons together on Saturdays.
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What: They play with a basketball.
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Where: They play in the driveway.
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Why: They play for fun but keep score, with the first one to reach 50 points winning.
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Who: Dad buys them each an ice cream cone after they play.
Questions and Answers:
1.
When do Sherry and her dad spend afternoons together?
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Answer: On Saturdays.
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Explanation: The passage explicitly states, "On Saturdays Sherry and her dad spend the afternoon together."
2.
What kind of ball do they play with?
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Answer: A basketball.
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Explanation: The passage mentions, "One thing they like to do is shoot baskets in the driveway," indicating they use a basketball.
3.
Where do they play?
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Answer: In the driveway.
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Explanation: The passage specifies, "They like to do is shoot baskets in the driveway."
4.
Why do they play?
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Answer: For fun.
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Explanation: The passage states, "They play just for fun, but they still keep score."
5.
Who buys the ice cream?
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Answer: Dad.
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Explanation: The passage mentions, "Later Dad buys them each an ice cream cone."
Final Answers:
1.
On Saturdays
2.
A basketball
3.
In the driveway
4.
For fun
5.
Dad
Boxed Final Answers:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{On Saturdays} \\
2. & \text{A basketball} \\
3. & \text{In the driveway} \\
4. & \text{For fun} \\
5. & \text{Dad} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of five w s worksheet.
