1. Why is Karen in a hurry?
She is rushing to catch her flight. The text states she "stomped on the gas pedal," "zigged past a semi-truck," "zagged past a motorbike," and "darted into the parking lot," all indicating urgency. This is confirmed when she hears the "Final boarding call for flight 205 to JFK" as she enters the terminal.
2. Why does she start walking slowly at the end of the passage?
She realizes she has missed her flight. The text says she "sighed" after looking at her ticket and seeing the long security line, which implies resignation. Her slow walk to the customer service desk suggests she is no longer in a rush because the deadline has passed.
3. What is Karen going to do at the customer service desk?
She will likely ask to be rebooked on a later flight or inquire about her options since she missed her flight. The text shows she sighed and walked to the customer service desk after realizing she missed the final boarding call, which is the logical next step for a passenger in that situation.
4. Why is Brenda moving so slowly?
She is sick and feeling unwell. The text describes her blowing her nose with force, getting a head rush when standing up, and having aching muscles—all signs of illness. Her movement is described as "tottered," indicating she is unsteady and weak.
5. What is Brenda going to talk about with the manager?
She is likely going to request time off work due to her illness. The text shows she is very sick, calls her workplace ("Happy Fun Land"), and specifically asks to speak to the manager rather than her coworker Deidra, suggesting she needs to discuss something serious like being unable to come in.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free inference worksheet.
