ELPAC Reading (15-26)

Front

What is the main theme of the story?

Back

Enjoying activities together can make relationships stronger.

Front

Why does Ethan's mother sigh in paragraph 5?

Back

She is frustrated that Ethan is not talking to her.

Front

What can be inferred about Ethan during the car ride to the supermarket?

Back

He spent the whole time using his phone.

Front

Why is paragraph 11 important to the story?

Back

It serves to change the tone of the story.

Front

What does Ethan's grandmother MOST LIKELY mean when she says, "Well, look who's talking," to Ethan's mother?

Back

She is reminding Ethan's mother that she used to be like Ethan.

Front

Why does the writer mention Ethan's phone at the end of the story?

Back

to contrast his thoughts about his phone at the beginning and end of the story

Front

What is the text mainly about?

Back

the reasons for Curie's success as a scientist

Front

Why does the author mention the "Floating University" in paragraph 2?

Back

to give an example of how Curie found ways to achieve her goals

Front

Why was Ms. Curie's early life in Paris so difficult?

Back

She did not have much money.

Front

What is the BEST expression that could be used at the beginning of the second sentence to link it to the first sentence? Options: For example,, Instead,, On the other hand, , Consequently,

Back

Consequently,