Why does Cara keep repeating the words I am truly genuinely sorry in her letter?

because her dad said the apology must sound genuine

because she's afraid Mr. Winston will ban her from the library

because she is very apologetic and wants Mr. Winston to know it

because she's worried that Mr. Winston will never return to work

Read this sentence from the passage: My parents say that what I did was wrong, even though the cardboard box was shut most of the time, and there was no way the snake could have escaped if you hadn't opened the box and dropped it on the floor. What conclusion can you draw from the sentences above?

Cara blames Mr. Winston for what happened.

Cara knows that what she did was wrong.

Cara blames her dad for what happened.

Cara blames the snake for what happened.

What does the reader learn about Mr. Winston from Cara's letter?

He is very unfair to small children.

Cara suggests that Mr. Winston watch Galactic Patrol while he is home. Why is this suggestion humorous?

Galactic Patrol is the show Cara can't watch until she apologizes.

Galactic Patrol is a frightening show about snakes.

Galactic Patrol used to be Mr. Winston's favorite show.

Galactic Patrol is a show that Mr. Winston used to be on.

Which sentence BEST describes Cara's character?

She is a curious girl who likes to prove a point.

She is a troublemaker who never follows the rules.

She is a dangerous girl who puts other people at risk.

She is an obedient girl who respects her parents and teacher.

Read the sentence from the passage: If you had left the box on the table and maybe even sat down next to it, then maybe the box would have been all right when you screamed and fainted. Why is the sentence above humorous?

It blames Mr. Winston for what happened even though it is supposed to be an apology.

It exaggerates the truth of what really happened.

It shows a clear understanding of cause and effect.

It shows that Cara really knows she did something wrong.

What conclusion can you draw about Cara's parents?

They are angry because Cara caused trouble.

They are sad that Cara has lost her pet.

They are thrilled that Cara has a new pet.

They are jealous that Mr. Winston works in a library.

What conclusion can you draw about the snake in the passage?

It is still on the loose somewhere.

Cara sold it back to her friend.

It is now in a cage in Cara's room.

Cara's parents donated it to a zoo.

Read these sentences from the passage: Maybe it crawled into one of your pockets or up your sleeve and rode with you to the hospital. Wouldn't that be funny? Why are the sentences above humorous?

Instead of showing concern from Mr. Winston, Cara is probably making him feel worse.

Instead of worrying about the snake, Cara is worried about Mr. Winston.

Instead of writing a boring apology, Cara shows she has a vivid imagination.

Instead of caring about the library, Cara is more concerned about the hospital.

What generalization can you make about Cara's feelings about apologies?

She feels that she should not apologize if something isn't really her fault.

She feels that children should always be forced to apologize.

She feels that people can usually tell when an apology is not sincere.

She feels that an apology should always include reasons and excuses.

Dear Mr. Winston Test

Authored by Alison Platzkoester

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4th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word apologize mean in the sentence below?
Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you.

say sorry

talk back

ask again

walk forward

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word fault mean in the sentence below?
Tina said it was her fault that the vase broke.

reason for something

time to repeat something

explanation for a mystery

responsibility for a mistake

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word borrow mean in the sentence below?
Vernon likes to borrow books from his neighbor.

read something many times

rearrange something for someone else

take something without someone knowing

use something that belongs to someone else

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word local mean in the sentence below?
Shawn went to meeting at the local library.

free

large

nearby

new

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word genuine mean in the sentence below?
The necklace had a genuine diamond in the center.

beautiful

clear

real

small

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is an antonym for the word healthy in the sentence below?
The veterinarian said the puppy was healthy.

awkward

curious

sickly

upset

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?
The boy released the frog near the pond.

admired

caught

found

soaked

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Dear Mr. Winston Test

What does the word apologize mean in the sentence below?
Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you.

What does the word fault mean in the sentence below?
Tina said it was her fault that the vase broke.

What does the word borrow mean in the sentence below?
Vernon likes to borrow books from his neighbor.

What does the word local mean in the sentence below?
Shawn went to meeting at the local library.

What does the word genuine mean in the sentence below?
The necklace had a genuine diamond in the center.

Which word is an antonym for the word healthy in the sentence below?
The veterinarian said the puppy was healthy.

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?
The boy released the frog near the pond.

Which word is an antonym for the word adult in the sentence below?
Only an adult is allowed to vote.

Which word is an antonym for the word dangerous in the sentence below?
The road was dangerous because it was narrow.

Which word is an antonym for the word famous in the sentence below?
The famous actress won an award for her acting.

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Dear Mr. Winston Test

What does the word apologize mean in the sentence below?Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you.

What does the word fault mean in the sentence below?Tina said it was her fault that the vase broke.

What does the word borrow mean in the sentence below?Vernon likes to borrow books from his neighbor.

What does the word local mean in the sentence below?Shawn went to meeting at the local library.

What does the word genuine mean in the sentence below?The necklace had a genuine diamond in the center.

Which word is an antonym for the word healthy in the sentence below?The veterinarian said the puppy was healthy.

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?The boy released the frog near the pond.

Which word is an antonym for the word adult in the sentence below?Only an adult is allowed to vote.

Which word is an antonym for the word dangerous in the sentence below?The road was dangerous because it was narrow.

Which word is an antonym for the word famous in the sentence below?The famous actress won an award for her acting.

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What does the word apologize mean in the sentence below?
Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you.

What does the word fault mean in the sentence below?
Tina said it was her fault that the vase broke.

What does the word borrow mean in the sentence below?
Vernon likes to borrow books from his neighbor.

What does the word local mean in the sentence below?
Shawn went to meeting at the local library.

What does the word genuine mean in the sentence below?
The necklace had a genuine diamond in the center.

Which word is an antonym for the word healthy in the sentence below?
The veterinarian said the puppy was healthy.

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?
The boy released the frog near the pond.

Which word is an antonym for the word adult in the sentence below?
Only an adult is allowed to vote.

Which word is an antonym for the word dangerous in the sentence below?
The road was dangerous because it was narrow.

Which word is an antonym for the word famous in the sentence below?
The famous actress won an award for her acting.