Baxter the Bracelet Sniffer — Reading Comprehension
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This short story follows Baxter, a talking dog, as he solves the mystery of a missing bracelet by using clues like strange smells and questioning potential suspects. He recovers the bracelet and learns how teamwork and determination can help solve problems.
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"I'm on the case!" Baxter declared as he sniffed around the backyard. His best friend Emma had lost her favorite sparkly bracelet and Baxter was determined to crack the case.
"Hmm, I smell something odd by the tree," he said, walking over to the old oak tree. "It smells like...peanut butter! And it's still sticky." Baxter licked a bit of peanut butter off the ground. "Ah-ha! The neighbor's dog Rufus loves peanut butter. He must have come over here and taken the bracelet while enjoying a late night snack."
Baxter confronted Rufus who had peanut butter stains around his mouth. "Alright Rufus, paw it over! I know you took Emma's bracelet."
"Busted!" Rufus chuckled. "It's under my dog house. I just borrowed it for a while."
"Case closed!" Baxter declared proudly. Now, who wants to help me sniff out lunch
What did Baxter smell by the old oak tree?
A catPeanut butterEmma's braceletDog treats
Who had taken Emma's bracelet?
EmmaBaxterThe neighbor dog RufusNo one had taken it
How did Baxter get Rufus to admit he took the bracelet?
He threatened RufusHe used clues to confront RufusHe made Rufus feel guiltyHe bribed Rufus with treats
What lesson could the reader learn from this story?
Do not trust your neighborsWorking together can help solve problemsKeep personal items locked awayTalking dogs make good detectives
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