A2 plus: reading 2

Annie rushed into the family room. Her older sister Martha was using the computer. Annie held up her yellow pad. "May I use the computer now? she asked. I need to type the final draft of my story. It's due tomorrow."

Who are the characters?

• Annie and Sue

• Martha and Ann

• Denise and Annie

• Martha and Annie

Annie rushed into the family room. Her older sister Martha was using the computer. Annie held up her yellow pad. "May I use the computer now? she asked. I need to type the final draft of my story. It's due tomorrow."

Where was Annie in a hurry to go to?

• The park

• The zoo

• The family room

• The computer room

Annie rushed into the family room. Her older sister Martha was using the computer. Annie held up her yellow pad. "May I use the computer now? she asked. I need to type the final draft of my story. It's due tomorrow."

What was Martha doing?

• She was on the telephone

• She was using the computer

• She was making some cereal

• She was eating her breakfast

Annie rushed into the family room. Her older sister Martha was using the computer. Annie held up her yellow pad. "May I use the computer now? she asked. I need to type the final draft of my story. It's due tomorrow."

What did Annie hold up?

• She held up a book

• She held up a yellow pad

• She held up a pencil

• She held up a computer

Annie rushed into the family room. Her older sister Martha was using the computer. Annie held up her yellow pad. "May I use the computer now? she asked. I need to type the final draft of my story. It's due tomorrow."

Why did Annie need to use the computer?

• To play a game

• To talk to a friend

• To type a story

• Because she wanted to use it.

Annie rushed into the family room. Her older sister Martha was using the computer. Annie held up her yellow pad. "May I use the computer now? she asked. I need to type the final draft of my story. It's due tomorrow."

When is her story due?

• Today

• Next week

• This afternoon

• Tomorrow

"No," said Marsha. "I'm busy chatting with Paula and Roy. So get lost!" "That's not fair!" said Annie. "You've been using the computer for more than an hour." Just then Dad poked his head in the door. "What's all this noise about?" he growled.

What did Marsha say to Annie when she asked to use the computer?

• Sure, you can use it

• Get out of my face

• No, I'm busy chatting with my friends

• No, you're a brat

"No," said Marsha. "I'm busy chatting with Paula and Roy. So get lost!" "That's not fair!" said Annie. "You've been using the computer for more than an hour." Just then Dad poked his head in the door. "What's all this noise about?" he growled.

Who were Marsha's friends?

• Paula and Paul

• Roy and Paul

• Paula and Roy

• Paula and Ray

"No," said Marsha. "I'm busy chatting with Paula and Roy. So get lost!" "That's not fair!" said Annie. "You've been using the computer for more than an hour." Just then Dad poked his head in the door. "What's all this noise about?" he growled.

Why did Marsha tell her sister to get lost?

• Because she wanted to be mean to her sister

• Because she wanted Paula and Roy to come over

• Because she wanted to talk to her friends on the computer.

• Because she wanted to be the only one on the computer.

"No," said Marsha. "I'm busy chatting with Paula and Roy. So get lost!" "That's not fair!" said Annie. "You've been using the computer for more than an hour." Just then Dad poked his head in the door. "What's all this noise about?" he growled.

What is the theme?

• It's better to not share with others

• It's better to get along than to argue

• It's better to be mean to your sibling

• It's better to be happy