Reading Comprehension

Front

What is the problem in the text? Options: Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy, Nick is allergic to puppies, Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work, Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

Back

Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

Front

A person who volunteers is someone who

Back

does work without being paid.

Front

capable

Back

able to

Front

have no idea

Back

do not understand

Front

What detail does the author include to explain why Nick plays with the puppies? Options: to help them learn to eat and drink, so he can stop being afraid of dogs, to help them get used to people, so he can learn about the different breeds of dog

Back

to help them get used to people

Front

To which word can the suffix –ing be added? Options:

also

,

dogs

,

care

,

plenty

Back

care

Front

What is a kennel?

Back

place for animals

Front

Word meaning: once in a while?

Back

occasionally

Front

Why is Nick so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

Back

He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a puppy.

Front

Word from the text that makes a new word by adding the prefix re–: grin, about, glad, told

Back

told