The Signmaker's Assistant

What does the word assistant mean in the sentence below?

The teacher asked her assistant to clean up the classroom.

• friend

• helper

• mother

• puppet

What does the word clear mean in the sentence below?

Jim will clear the dirty dishes from the table.

• break

• eat

• leave

• move

What does the word polite mean in the sentence below?

The polite girl held the door open for her grandfather.

• having a big family

• being quiet and shy

• having good manners

• being noisy and messy

Which word completes the sentence?

I will ____ a secret in your ear.

• chat

• talk

• whisper

• yell

Which word completes the sentence?

Mother ____ the door quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

• banged

• closed

• hit

• slammed

Which word completes the sentence?

____ the skin off the banana before you eat.

• Grab

• Peel

• Pinch

• Rip

Which sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?

• ENTER

• GOOD FOOD

• NO SCHOOL TODAY

• PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS

Where does Norman put up his OPEN FOR SWIMMING sign?

• at the school

• at the toy shop

• at the fountain

• at the swimming pool

How does the author let the reader know what happens AFTER Norman puts up his silly signs?

• They want to have a sign sale.

• They want to repaint the signs.

• They need the space for a new fountain.

• The don't think Norman's signs are funny.

Why does Norman paint signs that tell people to do silly things?

• He thinks it is funny.

• He wants to start his own shop.

• He wants to teach people a lesson.

• He thinks the signmaker will be pleased.