Question

1. which word tells a reader most about the text while previewing it? a obey b groom c idea d puppy 2. what is the problem in the text? a nicks parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy. b nick is allergic to puppies. c nicks parents think that puppies are not a lot of work. d nicks parents think that the family should get a puppy right away. 3. a person who volunteers is someone who a studies for tests. b does no work at all. c gets a raise. d does work without being paid. 4. nicks parents say he isnt capable taking care of a puppy. which word or phrase means capable? a interested b angry about c afraid of d able to 5. what does the phrase have no idea mean? a do not understand b cant think c ran out of ideas d have an active imagination

Explanation:

1. When previewing, a specific noun like "puppy" gives more context than general words. "Obey" is a verb, "groom" can be a verb or noun but is more general in this context, and "idea" is very general.
2. The text clearly states that Nick's parents think he isn't capable of taking care of a puppy.
3. By definition, a volunteer is someone who works without being paid.
4. "Capable" means "able to" do something.
5. "Have no idea" means "do not understand".

Answer:

1. D. puppy
2. A. Nick's parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy
3. D. does work without being paid
4. D. able to
5. A. do not understand