5th Grade Comprehension for A New Way of Speaking

Which detail from the story supports the idea that Raj is nervous?

• Raj chews his nails.

• Raj smiles at his mother.

• Raj shakes Mr. Washington's hand.

• Raj bows to Sandeep.

What problem does Raj face in the story?

• He has trouble understanding English.

• He is late for his first day in a new school.

• He gets lost in his new school.

• He cannot find other people who speak his language.

How does Raj feel about the English language?

• He thinks it is easy to learn.

• He has a hard time understanding it.

• He is excited to learn it.

• He is curious about it.

What happens before Raj meets Mr. Washington?

• Raj goes to the cafeteria.

• Raj has his first handshake.

• Raj meets the principal.

• Raj makes a new friend.

Take a seat is an example of...

• synonym

• verb

• idiom

• noun

What is the main reason Mr. Washington has Sandeep help Raj?

• Sandeep is kind and nice.

• Sandeep is new to the school.

• Sandeep is also from India.

• Sandeep is the only student willing to help Raj.

Which of the following details most supports the main idea of the story?

• Today is Raj's first day of school in a new country.

• Mr. Washington introduced Raj to the class.

• The other children are kind and helpful to Raj.

• Mr. Alvarez introduced Raj to his teacher.

Why did the author most likely write this story?

• To inform the reader about how hard it is to learn English.

• To inform and entertain the reader about the challenges of learning English.

• To persuade the reader to learn a second language.

• To inform the reader about the difference between India and the United States.

Relief is......

• Being free from boredom

• Being free from worry

• Being free from happiness

• Being free from excitement

How does Raj feel at the end of the story?

• scared

• disappointed

• happy

• bored