Question

the nurse at lindas school noticed that linda was having difficulty seeing notes the report home and showed it to her parents.
it looks as though we should make an appointment for you with an optometrist, her mom said with concern.
i think so, too, her mom agreed. we need to make sure that you can see clearly.
the nurse told me that eye exams arent painful, linda said.
shes right, her dad reassured her. and if you need glasses, you will get to choose frames that you like. there are lots of styles, so you will have plenty of options.

1. what does the first paragraph of the text tell the reader?

a the text is about sunglasses.
b the text is about a quiz.
c the text is about how our eyes work.
d the text is about an eye exam.

1. which statement is not included in the text?

a there are not many styles of frames.
b eye exams do not hurt.
c linda will have plenty of options.
d linda can choose frames she likes.

1. what does options mean in the text?

a frames
b glasses
c choices
d optometrists

1. which is an antonym of concern?

a fear
b indifference
c anger
d worry

1. what does the text tell the reader about lindas parents?

a they are frustrated with linda.
b they do not trust the school nurse.
c they are calm and reassuring.
d they are worried but trying to hide it.
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Explanation:

1. The first - paragraph shows that Linda is having trouble seeing and the nurse suggests an eye - check, so it's about an eye exam.
2. The text mentions there are lots of styles of frames, so the statement "There are not many styles of frames" is not included.
3. "Options" means choices in the context.
4. "Indifference" is an antonym of "concern".
5. Linda's parents are calm and reassuring as they agree with the nurse and comfort Linda.

Answer:

1. D. The text is about an eye exam.
2. A. There are not many styles of frames.
3. C. choices
4. B. indifference
5. B. They are calm and reassuring.