Let’s go step by step through each question in the worksheet. I’ll read each one carefully, think about what it’s asking, and give you the correct answer — all in simple words.
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Question 1:
> What does the word “impossible” mean? Use a sentence to explain.
Think: “Impossible” means something that cannot happen or be done. Like trying to jump to the moon — it’s impossible for humans right now.
✔ Answer:
“Impossible” means something that cannot be done or will never happen.
Example sentence: It is impossible for a fish to walk on land because it doesn’t have legs.
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Question 2:
> Why did the author say “This was not going to be easy”? (Look at paragraph 3.)
In paragraph 3, the author talks about how they had to carry heavy things up stairs, and their arms hurt. They also mention having to do this every day for weeks. So when they say “this was not going to be easy,” they’re saying the job would be hard work and take a long time.
✔ Answer:
The author said this because carrying heavy items up stairs every day for weeks sounded very tiring and difficult.
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Question 3:
> What does the phrase “a mountain of laundry” mean? Is it literal?
“A mountain of laundry” is not real — there’s no actual mountain made of clothes. It’s a figure of speech called a metaphor. It means there was SO much laundry that it looked like a big pile — as tall as a mountain!
✔ Answer:
It means there was a huge amount of laundry piled up. No, it’s not literal — it’s just a way to show how much there was.
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Question 4:
> Why does the narrator say “I’m not lazy — I’m just saving my energy for later”?
The narrator is joking. They don’t want to do chores now, so they make an excuse: “I’m not being lazy — I’m waiting until later to use my energy.” But really, they’re probably procrastinating (putting off work).
✔ Answer:
The narrator is making a funny excuse to avoid doing chores right away. They’re pretending they’re saving energy, but really they just don’t feel like working yet.
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Question 5:
> What lesson can we learn from this story?
The story shows someone who didn’t want to do hard work at first, but then realized if they kept putting it off, it would get worse. In the end, they learned that starting early and working steadily is better than waiting and stressing later.
✔ Answer:
We learn that it’s better to start tasks early instead of waiting — because if you wait, the work piles up and becomes harder to finish.
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Final Answer:
1. “Impossible” means something that cannot be done. Example: It is impossible for a fish to walk on land.
2. The author said it wouldn’t be easy because carrying heavy things up stairs every day for weeks would be very tiring.
3. “A mountain of laundry” means a huge pile of clothes — it’s not literal; it’s a metaphor.
4. The narrator is jokingly making an excuse to avoid chores — saying they’re “saving energy” instead of admitting they’re procrastinating.
5. The lesson: Start tasks early — don’t wait, or the work will pile up and become overwhelming.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inference worksheet 1 answers.
