PERFECT MUFFINS (PIRLS)

This letter is most likely addressed to

• the owner of the muffin company

• a local storeowner

• the clerk at a local muffin bakery

• George, the cashier who sold Michelle the muffin mix

The tone of the author can best be described as

• furious

• disgusted

• embarrassed

• frustrated

As used in paragraph 1, which is the best synonym for guarantee?

• lie

• warning

• promise

• sentence

Which of the following best describes the organization of paragraph 2?

• The paragraph follows chronological order, in which events are presented in the sequence that they occur

• The author explains a problem and then proposes a solution to that problem

• The author makes an argument and then provides evidence to support that argument

• The paragraph follows a cause-and-effect order, in which a series of causes are given, followed by their effect

It can be understood that the author is disappointed by the product because

• it was worth less money than she paid for it

• it did not fulfill the promise made on the box

• the directions included with the product contained a mistake

• the directions included with the product were too difficult to follow

It can be understood that the author put hot sauce in the muffins because she

• wanted to get a full refund

• did not read the directions carefully

• was out of raisins, nuts, and berries

• considered it one of her favorite ingredients

The author’s main purpose in writing this letter is to

• complain about how bad the muffins tasted

• obtain a full refund for her money

• prevent others from making the same mistake she did

• persuade the company to change the wording on their box

Which of the following words best describes the author?

• shrewd

• senseless

• unreasonable

• careful

) According to the author, the muffins tasted "absolutely terrible." This is the result of

• forgetfulness

• misinterpretation

• negligence

• recklessness