I Want to Buy a Computer (ReadWorks)

Why was Luis excited at the start of the day?

• He saved $35.

• The new computer game he wanted was in stores.

• His mother bought him a new computer game.

How does Luis' mom most likely feel about the computer game?

• She feels excited and wants to play it too.

• She is mad because she doesn't like games.

• She feels like the game is something Luis doesn't really need.

What is the main idea of this story?

• The game costs $35.

• Luis saves his money to buy a game.

• Luis' mom spends money on food, clothing, and gas.

"You get eight dollars a week for doing chores," his mom said. "Try to save it." What does the word "IT" refer to in the second sentence?

• the eight dollars

• the computer game

• the chores

What text evidence proves why Luis' mom doesn't buy the computer game for him?

• "We have to pay for our house and food."

• "How much does it cost?"

• "The game is here!"