Story 10 - Birthday Party
Jack is going to a birthday party.
He needs to buy a present for Meg.
Jack doesn't go to many parties, though.
He is nervous and wonders what to buy.
Meg likes jewelry, animals, and the colour blue.
Jack goes to a jewelry store.
He sees a pretty, silver necklace.
The necklace has a blue cat on it.
Jack is happy, and he buys the necklace.
He hopes Meg will like the necklace.
Here is the same story told in a different way.
I am going to a birthday party.
I need to buy a present for Meg.
I don't go to many parties, though.
I am nervous and wonder what to buy.
Meg likes jewelry, animals, and the colour blue.
I go to a jewelry store.
I see a pretty, silver necklace.
The necklace has a blue cat on it.
I am happy, and I buy the necklace.
I hope Meg will like the necklace.
Questions:
One: Jack is going to a birthday party for Meg.
Is Jack going to a birthday party?
Yes, Jack is going to a birthday party for Meg.
Two: Jack does not go to many parties, so he feels nervous.
Does Jack go to many parties?
No, Jack does not go to many parties, so he feels nervous.
Three: Meg likes animals, and the colour blue.
Does Meg like animals?
Yes, Meg likes animals, and she also likes the colour blue.
Four: Jack goes to a jewelry store.
Does Meg go to a jewelry store?
No, Meg does not go to a jewelry store, but Jack does.
Five: Jack sees a silver necklace.
Does Jack see a silver ring?
No, he sees a silver necklace, not a ring.
Six: The necklace is silver.
Is the necklace silver, or gold?
The necklace is silver, not gold.
Seven: There is a blue cat on the necklace.
Is there a purple cat on the necklace?
No, there is not.
There is a blue cat on the necklace.
Eight: Jack buys the necklace because he hopes Meg will like it.
Does Jack buy the necklace?
Yes, Jack buys the necklace because he hopes Meg will like it.
