Pepita Talks Twice

What did the statement "And she did what they asked without a grumble." mean?

• She complained about it.

• She was happy to do it most days.

• She was mean.

• She was sad.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the meaning of stubborn?

• easy to chew or bite

• to change appearance so that people don't recognize someone or something

• to move or run somewhere

• not wanting to change a person's attitude or perspective on something

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

What does Pepita mean by "I'm tired of always talking twice?"

• She doesn't like to speak in English and Spanish all the time.

• She doesn't like to speak Chinese.

• She doesn't remember what she has to say.

• She thinks she should learn a new language.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of mumbled?

• to speak loudly

• to say mean things

• to speak not clearly and very quietly so other can not hear well

• to speak in Spanish

What is the meaning of exploded?

• to remain the same

• to burst or shatter violently

• to speak loudly

• to complain

Why does Pepita say "it's great to speak two languages!" at the end of the story.

• She loves to help others.

• She likes to break things.

• She likes to grumble.

• She can call Lobo in Spanish and he understands her.

What is the meaning of darted?

• to stand still

• to move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly

• to help others

• to talk quietly.

What is the meaning of streak?

• to move or run somewhere suddenly

• to complain about something

• a long thin line or mark that is a different color from its surroundings

• a method of human communication

What is the meaning of languages?

• to complain about something

• to burst or shatter

• a method of human communication consisting of words either written or spoken.

• not wanting to change a person's attitude or perspective on something.

What is the meaning of grumble?

• to burst or shatter something.

• to help others

• to complain about something in a bad-tempered and muffled way.

• to move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly