1) Scenario: Maya walked into the cafeteria with headphones on. She quickly sat alone, pulled out a small book, and started reading, but her eyes darted up every time the door opened. Inference: Why is Maya acting this way? a) She is waiting for someone or hoping to avoid someone. b) Maya is trying to hide from the teachers because she is skipping class. 2) Scenario: A worn leather briefcase sat open on the curb. Inside, there were papers titled "Final Draft: Budget Proposal" and a half-eaten energy bar. Inference: What most likely happened to the owner of the briefcase? a) The owner just finished the budget and sat on the curb to eat a snack. b) The owner was in a rush and accidentally left it or was robbed/in a conflict 3) Scenario: The stadium lights were off. Only a few workers were left sweeping up trash, but one single, tarnished gold medal lay near the 50-yard line. Inference: What emotion did the person who lost the medal most likely feel? a) Disappointment, anger, or extreme frustration. b) Excitement because they won a new, shinier medal. 4) Scenario: A sign on the front of the restaurant reads: "Closed for unexpected, but exciting, renovations!" The windows are papered over, and there are several wet cardboard boxes on the sidewalk. Inference: What did the restaurant owner likely find out or receive? a) The owner got a terrible health inspection score and has to close down immediately. b) They received an award, a good review, or a high inspection rating that forces them to upgrade. 5) Scenario: Leo wore three layers of sweatshirts and jeans to the beach, while everyone else was in swimsuits. He stayed near the edge of the water but refused to put a single toe in. Inference: What is Leo's specific issue or past experience? a) Leo is trying to get a sunburn because he forgot his sunblock. b) Leo has an extreme fear of the water (thalassophobia) or a severe aversion to cold/wet things. ( 6) Scenario: Ms. Evans looked at the clock, then at the half-finished problem set on the board, sighed loudly, and started putting her red grading pen away. Inference: What did Ms. Evans just realize? a) She realized she is out of time (the class is ending/lunch is starting) b) She realized she forgot to grade a stack of papers she left at home. 7) Scenario: The principal walked into the office carrying a small cake, but her face showed a look of deep concern. Inference: Why is the principal bringing a cake but looking worried? (HINT: Think about a social reason.) a) She forgot to get a cake for someone’s birthday/event, and now she is late, or she bought it for the wrong person/time. b) She is worried the cake is spoiled or that she baked it badly. 8) Scenario: Maria’s computer screen showed three windows: one with flight prices, one with a city map of Paris, and one with a weather forecast for next week. Inference: What is Maria doing, and why? a) She is planning or budgeting for a trip/vacation to Paris. b) She is trying to find the cheapest way to ship a package to a friend in Paris. 9) Scenario: The basement door, usually stuck open, was tightly sealed with a heavy-duty padlock. The air outside smelled faintly of burnt toast and chemicals. Inference: What happened in the basement recently? a) Someone is hiding their new pet skunk down there, and the door is locked to keep it safe. b) There was a fire, or a dangerous gas leak/chemical spill. 10) Scenario: A customer at the checkout counter loudly announced, "I will never shop here again!" The cashier simply nodded and said, "Have a nice day." Inference: What can you infer about the cashier's experience? a) The cashier is secretly very upset and plans to quit their job immediately. b) The cashier has dealt with this type of complaint many times before and is unaffected. 11) Scenario: You find a note on your desk that says, "I can't believe they changed the policy! Now we have to submit it every Friday! Meet me by the lockers after the bell. - J." Inference: What is "it" (the policy/item) most likely about? a) The item is homework, a weekly progress report, or an online assignment/document. b) The student must now wear a uniform to school every Friday. 12) Scenario: The young man walked into the pet store and immediately went to the section with fish tanks, not the puppies or kittens. He held a small, empty, clear plastic bag. Inference: Why is he there, and what is the plastic bag for? a) He is at the store to buy a new pet fish (or another small aquatic animal) b) He is there to buy a new cage for his hamster, and the bag is for carrying the instructions. 13) Scenario: The student had five tabs open on their browser: "College Scholarship Deadline Tracker," "Part-Time Job Openings near Campus," "Student Loan Calculator," and a picture of a brand-new laptop. Inference: What is the student's primary long-term goal and challenge? a) The student is focused on paying for college (tuition and supplies) and needs financial assistance b) The student's goal is to buy an expensive laptop, and the challenge is setting up the internet. 14) Scenario: The kitchen counter was clean, except for a few specks of flour, a small overturned bowl, and a single, brightly colored candle. Inference: What was the activity that just took place? a) The person finished painting a mural on the kitchen wall. b) Someone was baking a birthday cake.

Open the Box: The Inference Challenge

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