Task: Predicting Outcomes - Story
The task involves reading each story and predicting what will happen next. You need to choose the most logical outcome from the given options.
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Story 1
Text:
It is Tim's birthday. Dad is having a party for her. He wrapped a gift and bought cake. All Tim needs to do is...
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Options:
- feed the cat
- blow the candles
Analysis:
Since it is Tim's birthday and there is a mention of a cake, the most logical next step would be for Tim to blow out the candles on the cake as part of the birthday tradition.
Prediction:
Tim will
blow the candles.
Correct Answer:
- ☐ feed the cat
- ☑ blow the candles
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Story 2
Text:
It is Vin’s job to take care of the family pet dog. Every week, Vin gives the dog a bath. The tub is filled with water and he scrubs the dog from nose to tail with soap. Finally, he...
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Options:
- rinsed the dog
- went to the store
Analysis:
The story describes Vin giving the dog a bath. After scrubbing the dog with soap, the logical next step would be to rinse the dog to remove the soap.
Prediction:
Vin will
rinsed the dog.
Correct Answer:
- ☑ rinsed the dog
- ☐ went to the store
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Story 3
Text:
Kath loves to cook noodles. Her mom helps her mix the sauce so that it will taste just right. Kath put the noodles in the water and waits for it to boil. Now, her family can...
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Options:
- order pizza
- eat dinner
Analysis:
The story describes Kath cooking noodles, which is a meal. Once the noodles are cooked, the natural next step would be for the family to eat the meal.
Prediction:
The family can
eat dinner.
Correct Answer:
- ☐ order pizza
- ☑ eat dinner
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Story 4
Text:
At the mall today, Kim bought a new pair of shoes. They were blue with silver buckles. When Kim got home, her mom wanted to see the new shoes so Kim...
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Options:
- tried the new shoes
- walk to the park
Analysis:
The story mentions that Kim's mom wanted to see the new shoes. The most logical action for Kim would be to try on the shoes so her mom could see them.
Prediction:
Kim will
tried the new shoes.
Correct Answer:
- ☑ tried the new shoes
- ☐ walk to the park
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Final Answers:
1. ☐ feed the cat
☑ blow the candles
2. ☑ rinsed the dog
☐ went to the store
3. ☐ order pizza
☑ eat dinner
4. ☑ tried the new shoes
☐ walk to the park
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Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{blow the candles} \\
2. & \text{rinsed the dog} \\
3. & \text{eat dinner} \\
4. & \text{tried the new shoes} \\
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predicting outcomes worksheet grade 1.
