Monday, May 22

Inference

Look at the following sentences.
Think of a reason as to why they are happening / happened.

A)

1, The boat drifted on the lake.
2, John ran into the street without looking.
3, Everyone stopped when the referee blew the whistle.
4, She blew out the candles.
5, Emily sat in her bedroom and began to cry.
6, The man has dirty knees.
7, Edward had a much bigger breakfast than usual.
8, Natasha is eating at her favourite restaurant.
9, The bookshop doors were open at midnight.

B)

1, They were told to get off of the bus.
2, It was not safe to play on the street.
3, I had to measure the length of my couch.
4, We have our meal after they have had theirs.
5, When he got home, he went straight to bed.
6, He didn’t go to many football matches after that.
7, I must go to the post office every week.
8, He isn’t very happy - in fact he is miserable.
9, She's sitting in an armchair in the Queen's lounge.