Comprehension Practice

Sandy's little brother, Nick, played baseball on Saturdays. Sandy hated going to the field and sitting in the stands. Instead of getting up at seven o'clock, she wanted to stay in bed and read science fiction novels.

What did Sandy do on Saturdays?

Nevertheless, Sandy never told her parents how she felt. When Nick was a baby, he had been very sick. Sandy knew how wonderful it was that Nick was well enough to play a sport. Also, he was a really good player!

• sleep in

• go to baseball games

• read science fiction novels

Sandy's little brother, Nick, played baseball on Saturdays. Sandy hated going to the field and sitting in the stands. Instead of getting up at seven o'clock, she wanted to stay in bed and read science fiction novels.

Nevertheless, Sandy never told her parents how she felt. When Nick was a baby, he had been very sick. Sandy knew how wonderful it was that Nick was well enough to play a sport. Also, he was a really good player!

What did Sandy want to do instead of going to baseball?

• go the the lake

• go the park

• sleep in and read

Sandy's little brother, Nick, played baseball on Saturdays. Sandy hated going to the field and sitting in the stands. Instead of getting up at seven o'clock, she wanted to stay in bed and read science fiction novels.

Nevertheless, Sandy never told her parents how she felt. When Nick was a baby, he had been very sick. Sandy knew how wonderful it was that Nick was well enough to play a sport. Also, he was a really good player!

Why did Sandy never tell her parents how she really felt?

• She knew it was a blessing that Nick was healthy.

• She didn't want to make them mad.

• She was afraid they would make fun of her.

Why did Nick's parents think it was wonderful that he was playing ball?

• He liked to read science fiction books

• He had been really sick when he was a baby.

• They were afraid he'd get sick from playing

Sandy's little brother, Nick, played baseball on Saturdays. Sandy hated going to the field and sitting in the stands. Instead of getting up at seven o'clock, she wanted to stay in bed and read science fiction novels.

Nevertheless, Sandy never told her parents how she felt. When Nick was a baby, he had been very sick. Sandy knew how wonderful it was that Nick was well enough to play a sport. Also, he was a really good player!

How did Sandy think about how her brother played ball?

• he was really good

• he liked sitting in the stands

• he had to get up at seven o' clock