Question

read the text and then answer the questions. mrs. curtis said, make sure you write this assignment down, everyone. its important. mrs. curtis, linda said, raising her hand. i cant see the assignment clearly. mrs. curtis suggested, come up to the front of the room to copy it, linda. linda moved to the front of the room, copied the assignment into her notebook, and returned to her seat. when class was over, mrs. curtis asked linda to remain. im concerned, linda, because it seems youre having trouble seeing the board. am i right? sometimes, linda admitted. the school nurse will be checking everyones vision tomorrow. you should probably tell her about it, mrs. curtis said. 1. which title would best fit this text? a school day b a problem in class c assignment time d mrs. curtiss day 2. why does linda move to the front of the room? a she cannot hear mrs. curtis b she cannot see the board. c she lost her pen. d she spilled water on her desk. 3. what does remain mean in this text? a to leave b to stay behind c to be left over d to be important 4. which is a synonym for assignment? a task b board c notebook d paper 5. which word describes mrs. curtis and her feelings? a important b checking c unsympathetic d concerned #50926—180 days of reading for fifth grade

Explanation:

1. The text focuses on an issue that occurred in class - Linda's problem seeing the board. So "A Problem in Class" is the best - fitting title.
2. Linda moves to the front because she can't see the board clearly as stated in the text.
3. In the context "When class was over, Mrs. Curtis asked Linda to remain", "remain" means to stay behind.
4. "Assignment" and "task" are synonyms, both referring to a piece of work to be done.
5. Mrs. Curtis shows concern for Linda's vision problem, so "concerned" describes her and her feelings.

Answer:

1. B. A Problem in Class
2. B. She cannot see the board.
3. B. to stay behind
4. A. task
5. D. concerned