Inference and Evidence

"It was Mother's Day, and Jeffrey was trying to surprise her with a homemade version of her favorite food.:

"Red sauce was smeared across the cabinets and floor."

"It occurred to Jeffrey's mother that her son may have tried to toss the dough in the air like he'd seen on TV... but that he'd tossed it after he'd loaded on the toppings.

"She hugged her son and then handed him her phone."

"This was only a small part that he was auditioning for, but there must have been 50 guys waiting here."

"The script was sitting in his lap, and his left knee was rapidly bouncing up and down, impossible for him to control. He finally held it down to stop it."

"As he read, Frank tried to quietly say his lines to get a sense of the rhythm of the character's speech."

"As you leave one phase of life for another, remember that you're taking all of this growth along with you."

"The next four years might seem daunting. After all, it's the last stretch between you and the rest of your lives, whether that means college, careers, or different adventures."

"Just remember that you've already met a great challenge. Today is proof of that."

"Litter has become a major problem for our fair city."

"I see the trash spilling out of the overfilled waste bins."

"You elected me to lead a beautiful and vibrant city, not a dump."

"I'm going to do whatever it takes to return it to its glory."

"Many animals in the region have extraordinary adaptations."

"This might include plants or seeds. It also includes the blood and tissue of their prey."

"Other adaptations include specials ways to beat the heat. Some animals have developed huge ears that release heat from their bodies. Others can use their tails as huge umbrellas that shield them from the sun."