1. The cookies were eaten after dinner, as Mrs. Baker explicitly told the children "No cookies until after dinner!"
2. The children had crumbs around their mouths, which is direct physical evidence they ate something crumbly like cookies.
3. Ben claimed he was too busy reading a book — but reading doesn’t explain crumbs around his mouth.
4. Emily claimed she was playing with her dolls — playing with dolls also doesn’t explain crumbs.
5. Sam insisted he was drawing a picture — drawing doesn’t produce cookie crumbs either.
6. All three children shrugged their shoulders when asked, indicating guilt or evasion.
7. Since all three children have crumbs and none of their alibis account for the crumbs, it’s logical to conclude that all three children ate the cookies together.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable fourth grade reading comprehension worksheet.
