Understanding Character Perspectives

Read the following passage: "Maria looked out the window and sighed. She wished it would stop raining so she could play outside with her friends." What is Maria’s perspective in this passage?

• She is happy about the rain.

• She is disappointed because she cannot play outside.

• She is scared of the rain.

• She is excited to stay indoors.

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In the story, Sam and Lily both want the last piece of cake. Sam thinks, "I got here first, so I should have it." Lily thinks, "I haven’t had any cake yet, so it’s fair if I get it." How do Sam and Lily’s perspectives differ?

• Sam wants to share the cake, Lily does not.

• Sam believes he deserves the cake because he was first, Lily believes she deserves it because she hasn’t had any.

• Both think the other should have the cake.

• Both want to give the cake to someone else.

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Which sentence is written from the first person point of view?

• "He ran quickly to catch the bus."

• "I was nervous before my first day at school."

• "She opened her book and started to read."

• "They played soccer in the park."

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Read the passage: "Tommy thought the test was easy, but his friend Max found it very difficult." What are the two different perspectives in this passage?

• Both Tommy and Max thought the test was easy.

• Tommy thought the test was easy, Max thought it was hard.

• Both Tommy and Max found the test difficult.

• Tommy and Max did not take the test.

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Which sentence is written from the third person point of view?

• "We went to the zoo and saw lions."

• "She laughed at the funny joke."

• "I made a new friend today."

• "My brother and I built a sandcastle."

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In a story, Anna wants to go to the park, but her brother Ben wants to stay home and play video games. What are Anna and Ben’s perspectives?

• Both want to go to the park.

• Anna wants to go to the park, Ben wants to stay home.

• Both want to stay home.

• Anna wants to play video games, Ben wants to go to the park.

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Which sentence is written from the first person point of view?

• "They finished their homework before dinner."

• "I love to read mystery books."

• "She went to the store with her mom."

• "He played basketball after school."

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Read the passage: "Emily was excited to start her new school, but her brother Jack was nervous about meeting new people." How do Emily and Jack’s perspectives differ?

• Both are excited about the new school.

• Emily is excited, Jack is nervous.

• Both are nervous about the new school.

• Emily is nervous, Jack is excited.

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Which sentence is written from the third person point of view?

• "I went to the library after school."

• "We played a fun game in class."

• "He forgot his lunch at home."

• "I saw a rainbow in the sky."

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In a story, Mia wants to adopt a puppy, but her mom thinks it will be too much work. What are the two different perspectives?

• Both Mia and her mom want a puppy.

• Mia wants a puppy, her mom thinks it’s too much work.

• Both think a puppy is too much work.

• Mia does not want a puppy, but her mom does.

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