Problem Analysis:
The task is to predict what happened next based on the given scenario. The scenario describes that Marilyn's dog, Rex, played in the mud and got very muddy. Marilyn was worried that Rex would get the house dirty, and her mom would not be happy about it. The student is asked to choose the picture that shows what happened next.
Given Options:
1.
Marilyn let Rex play in the mud some more.
- This option suggests that Marilyn allowed Rex to continue playing in the mud.
2.
Marilyn went across the street to play with her friend Carlos.
- This option suggests that Marilyn left Rex alone and went to play with a friend.
3.
Marilyn washed her dog Rex.
- This option suggests that Marilyn cleaned Rex to remove the mud.
Reasoning:
- The scenario explicitly mentions that Marilyn was worried about Rex getting the house dirty because he was muddy. This implies that Marilyn would take action to prevent this from happening.
- Among the options:
- Letting Rex play in the mud some more (Option 1) would likely make the situation worse, as Rex would get even dirtier.
- Going across the street to play with a friend (Option 2) would leave Rex unattended and still muddy, which does not address Marilyn's concern.
- Washing Rex (Option 3) directly addresses Marilyn's worry by removing the mud from Rex, preventing him from getting the house dirty.
Conclusion:
The most logical and appropriate action for Marilyn to take, given her concern about Rex getting the house dirty, is to wash Rex. Therefore, the correct answer is:
Marilyn washed her dog Rex.
Final Answer:
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\boxed{\text{Marilyn washed her dog Rex.}}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predicting outcomes worksheet grade 1.
