The setting of an event includes both the time and place where it occurs. Sometimes these details are explicitly stated, while other times they must be inferred. Key aspects to consider are the specific year and time of day, which can provide context about whether the event is happening in the past, present, or future.
A. Birthday Party
C. Wedding
C. Hospital
D. School
A. Jungle
B. Backyaard
C. Mars
D. Zoo
Time
What year do these events take place?
A. 1990
B. 2012
C. 1800
D. 2040
A. 2012 (present)
B. 1980 (past)
C. 1920 (further past)
D. 2040 (future)
What time of day do these events take place?
Everyone in the house was sleeping, except for Sara. She was wide awake, and she couldn't stop thinking about starting the third grade in the morning.
A. 9:00 AM
B. 3:00 PM
C. 2:00 AM
D. 5:00 PM
A. 9:00 AM
B. 3:00 PM
C. 9:00 PM
D. 2:00 AM
A. 8:00 AM
B. 12:00 AM
C. 8:00 PM
D. 4:00 PM
Setting tells where and when an event takes place. Sometimes the setting is not given directly, and you must infer.