Just the Right Notes

Based on the information in paragraph 3. choose the best option for each blank that completes the sentence below.

The letters _____ in the word unlawful make the word unlawful mean ____ following the law.

• un

• not

• ful

• always

How does the Bureau of Engraving and Printing make sure U. S. notes are hard to counterfeit?

• The text on the notes appears in very small print.

• The details on the notes are created with car paint.

• the notes' features change often and in creative ways.

• the notes are flattened and made crisp with a hot iron.

Which sentence best tells the central idea of this passsage?

• Notes look different today than they did in the past.

• Counterfeiters are constantly improving their methods.

• U. S. currency uses watermarks, color-changing ink, and thread.

• The BEP changes the appearance of money to stop counterfeiting.

Read the question carefully. Then, answer your answer in the box provided.

Read paragraphs 6 and 7. Why does the author say to hold the $20 bill up to light? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. Use RACE!

How is this passage organized?

• In order of importance

• As steps in a specific process

• By comparing and contrasting two topics

• As a problem and the actions taken to solve it.

Read these sentences from paragraph 10.

So, don't try to get a career in counterfeiting. You won't make any real money.

The author included this pun to ---

• explain that it is easy to tell when money is counterfeit

• convince the reader to try and make counterfeit money

• emphasize that there is nothing to gain from making counterfeit money

• show how easily the bureau of Printing and Engraving can spot counterfeit money