1. What is the thing that Mr. Thomas "did again"?
He locked himself out of his house.
How do you know this?
The text states he was sitting on his front porch in a bathrobe and bunny slippers, which suggests he was not dressed to go out. His neighbor offered him a cell phone to call his wife and even offered to keep a key over at his house, implying Mr. Thomas has locked himself out before.
2. Why will Mr. Thomas see Mrs. Thomas soon?
She is coming to let him back into the house.
How do you know this?
Mr. Thomas called his wife and said, "I did it again," and she replied, "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon." This implies she is on her way to help him, likely by bringing a key or letting him in.
3. Where was April?
April was at jury duty.
How do you know this?
April told Mr. Ericson, "I've been called into jury duty. When my government asks for my help, I have to answer the call."
4. What does Mr. Ericson want to talk about with April?
He wants to talk about her lying about being at jury duty.
How do you know this?
When April returned, Mr. Ericson noticed her skin was sunburned except around her eyes, indicating she was outside in the sun, not inside a courthouse. He then ominously told her to step into his office to discuss "some things," suggesting he knows she wasn't at jury duty.
5. Why does April have white circles around her eyes?
Because she was wearing sunglasses while she was outside in the sun.
How do you know this?
The text describes pale white circles running from her eyebrows to her cheeks, surrounded by sunburned flesh. This pattern is typical of where sunglasses would block the sun from hitting the skin.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferences worksheet 1.
