"Hablar" and compound sentences quiz

Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that the narrator is speaking to their child?

• "It will be tempting to answer me in English and act as American as apple pie."

• "Espanol was given to you in your American cradle for a reason."

• "You sat in my lap as we read books about animals, which were your favorite because we copied their sounds and giggled until it was time to sleep."

• "Your mouth is filled with words you learned from us, in English and en espanol, words flowing from one river to the next, getting wider and deeper, gathering speed as they joined inside you."

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

The author's purpose for writing this text is to --

• to inform the reader about why it's important to study English.

• to explain why Spanish is the better language.

• to express her thoughts and feelings about reading in Spanish and English.

• to explain to her child why it's important to be bilingual.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

There is only one compound sentence in "Hablar."

Type the compound sentence below.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the best way to combine these two sentences?

• Don't be ashamed, and our words are beautiful.

• Don't be ashamed, for our words are beautiful.

• Don't be ashamed, yet our words are beautiful.

• Don't be ashamed, so our words are beautiful.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of the word "foreign?"

• "something you should do in private"

• "translate"

• "does not belong here"

• "her suspicious eyes"

The figurative language in paragraph 1 helps the reader understand that —

• a puppy is warm and cute to hold.

• little kids cannot remain still when reading books about animals.

• small children must read books to learn about different kinds of animals.

• becoming bilingual starts early in life.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The details in paragraph 6 help the reader infer that —

• speaking Spanish and English is easy to do.

• many people look suspicious in the store.

• some people unfairly judge people for speaking Spanish.

• speaking different languages separates us.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the primary theme of this story?

• Never give up.

• Be proud of who you are.

• Be careful of who you trust.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

To make a compound sentence, use ,FANBOYS to __________ two sentences.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Who is the author of "Hablar?"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6