This worksheet is designed to help students practice predicting what might happen next in a sequence of events based on the clues provided. Below are the solutions with explanations for each sentence:
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1. Frankie studied every night for a week and was pleasantly surprised when _______
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Prediction: Frankie received a high score on his test.
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Explanation: The clue "studied every night for a week" suggests that Frankie put in significant effort into preparing. The phrase "pleasantly surprised" implies that something positive happened as a result of his hard work, such as achieving a good grade.
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2. Carlos was looking up at the sky as he ran down the street when suddenly _______
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Prediction: a bird flew right in front of him.
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Explanation: Since Carlos was looking up at the sky while running, it's logical to predict something related to the sky or air happening suddenly, such as a bird flying by or an object falling from above.
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3. I heard a ssssssssss sound as I drove and noticed as I looked out the window that _______
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Prediction: a snake was crossing the road.
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Explanation: The sound described ("sssssssss") is characteristic of a snake hissing. When combined with the action of driving and looking out the window, it makes sense to predict that a snake was nearby, possibly crossing the road.
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4. I heard lots of yips and saw bones and realized mom brought home a new _______
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Prediction: puppy.
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Explanation: The clues "yips" (a sound puppies make) and "bones" (often given to dogs as treats) strongly suggest that the new addition to the household is a puppy.
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5. The sky grew dark and the tree branches started swaying, so I knew pretty soon _______
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Prediction: it would start raining.
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Explanation: Dark skies and swaying tree branches are typical signs of an approaching storm or rain. Therefore, it's reasonable to predict that rain will follow shortly.
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Final Answers:
1. Frankie received a high score on his test.
2. a bird flew right in front of him.
3. a snake was crossing the road.
4. puppy.
5. it would start raining.
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Feel free to adjust the predictions slightly based on personal interpretation, but these are logical and consistent with the clues provided!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prediction worksheet for kindergarten.
