Reading Comprehension 2

Which prediction is based on the title and illustration?

• Nick is moving to a new town.

• Nick makes a friend at camp.

• Nick will get a new puppy who will become his friend.

• Two puppies do not get along.

Why does Nick choose a corgi?

• Dalmatians are too big for the house.

• He is afraid of dalmatians.

• His parents do not like dalmatians

• He likes corgis better than dalmatians.

What is the purpose of this text?

• to entertain

• to persuade someone to get a puppy

• to learn about training a puppy

• to find out how much a puppy costs

Why would Nick suggest going to the pet-supply store next?

• The family does not know where the pet-supply store is.

• The family did not find a puppy.

• The family will need to buy things for Tucker.

• The shelter manager works at the pet-supply store.

How does the shelter manager probably feel about Nick adopting Tucker?

• worried

• jealous

• furious

• glad

What do you think Nick will do when he gets home?

• He will play with Tucker.

• He will do his homework.

• He will watch TV.

• He will go on a bike ride.

What can readers learn from Nick and his family?

• Pets should be as large as possible.

• Puppies only need food and water.

• There are many things to consider when choosing a puppy.

• Parents should pick the family pet.

Which text would have a similar theme?

• a nonfiction review of a video game

• a poem about cats

• a fictional story about a child choosing a new bike at a toy store

• an advertisement for pet food

Reread the text “A New Friend for Nick.” Then, read the prompt and respond on the lines below.

How would you care for a pet? Write about how you learned, or how you would learn, to take care of a pet.