I Wanna Iguana - Phonics/ Grammar/ Comprehension

How does Alex's mom compare him to his room?

• How clean his room is compared to how he will clean the iguana cage

• His room is dirty

• His room is clean

• He would forget to feed the iguana

What is one way Alex contrasts his brother and an iguana?

• His brother is wilder than an iguana

• His brother is not as smart as an iguana

• His brother just sleeps

• The iguana can do things his brother cannot

How is Alex's mom feeling when she says, "How do I know you are ready for a pet? Remember what happened when you took home the class fish?"

• Hopeful

• Uncertain

• Happy

• Amused

Who is the conflict between in this story?

• Alex and Ethan

• Alex and an iguana

• Alex and Dad

• Alex and Mom

What does the word "allowance" mean as it was used in the story?

• You're allowed to do something

• Food that is given to you

• A certain amount of something

• Money given for a purpose

What does the term "trial" mean as it was used in the story?

• a difficult time in someone's life

• a contest

• when you go to court

• testing something out

What does the term "responsible" mean as it was used in the text?

• get blamed for something

• being the cause of something

• trustworthy or reliable

• being able to explain something

What does trophies mean?

• favorite books

• prizes for something

• favorite pencils

• special poster

What does adorable mean?

• cute

• fluffy

• ugly

• hideous

What is a synonym for the word "mention"?

• See

• talk

• create

• shop