Complete the sentence with the best subject. _________________ hurries to catch the bus every day.

That woman with the large purse

What is the most important part of the Chinese New Year celebration?

celebrating the coming of spring

Why does Kim tell her mother that the ham she made for Easter was terrible?

She was trying to be like Mary.

According to Mary, why do Chinese parents contradict people when they compliment their children?

Boasting about one's children would be the same as boasting about themselves.

They do not like the talk about their families.

They never believe their children are worthy of compliments.

What is the author’s basic message?

Cultures have different ways of communicating.

Children must always respect their elders.

The Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese celebration.

If you do not have anything nice to say do not say anything at all.

Identify one action or event that shows you this story is realistic fiction.

Mary and her mother washed and sliced fresh vegetables and they vacuumed every room.

The family lives in a skyscraper.

Mary’s parents decide that she should not be friends with Kim.

Mary and her family never say nice things about each other.

How does the Yang family adjust to American ways and keep Chinese customs?

The Yangs eat their soup differently when they are at home. Mary changes her name.

The family likes to go camping on weekends.

The illustrations in the book indicate that the family is eating and enjoying one another’s company.

The Yang family has made many changes to adjust to American customs, manners, and language.

How is eating soup in Chinese culture different than in America?

It is not uncommon for people in China to slurp soup.

People in the United States does not eat soup.

People who come from different countries may celebrate different holidays, have different table manners, and have different customs.

People in China does not eat soup.

Authors use words that appeal to the senses to help paint a picture in your mind. Which words help paint a picture of Kim’s reaction?

The phrases “little gasp” and “stared wide-eyed” help to create a picture of Kim’s reaction.

The phrases “gasp” and “stared wide-eyed” help to create a picture of Kim’s reaction.

The phrase “little gasp” helps to create a picture of Kim’s reaction.

The phrases “gasp” and “wide-eyed” help to create a picture of Kim’s reaction.

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Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word "complimentary"?

Which word means said suddenly or without thinking?

Which word means having to do with social customs?

Complete the sentence with the best verb.

The shop owner ____________ to any customer waiting in a long line.

Complete the sentence with the best verb.
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Complete the sentence with the best verb.

The shop owner ____________ to any customer waiting in a long line.

Complete the sentence with the best verb.
Mice _________ in color from white to brown to gray.

Complete the sentence with the best subject.
_________________ hurries to catch the bus every day.