Question

inferences about informational text — instruction — level e
about 100,000 exhibits from all over the world. they
examined new kinds of printing presses and a huge variety
of steam engines. they oohed and aahed at gorgeous
clothes from france and gold watches from switzerland.
they raised their eyebrows at strange items like false
teeth, an umbrella with a sword hidden inside, and a
diorama of stuffed animal kittens drinking tea.
the crystal palace was filled with unique items from all over
the world.
what did people think of the great
exhibition? fill in the blanks to
explain.
visitors were ____ by what
they saw at the exhibition. they
had never been so ____ that were
confused
angered
excited

Explanation:

The text describes visitors reacting with excitement ("oohed and aahed") and surprise ("raised their eyebrows") at the exhibits. The word "excited" matches their positive, enthusiastic reaction to the new and interesting items they had never seen before.

Answer:

Visitors were excited by what they saw at the exhibition. They had never been around things that were so unusual.