4th Reading Dear Mr Winston Review

What does the word apologize mean in the following sentence?

Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you.

• say sorry

• talk back

• ask again

• walk forward

What does the word fault mean in the following sentence?

Ted said it was her fault that the vase broke.

• reason for something

• time to repeat something

• an explanation for a mystery

• responsibility for a mistake

What does the word genuine mean in the following sentence?

The necklace had a genuine diamond in the center.

• beautiful

• clear

• real

• small

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?

The boy released the frog near the pond.

• admired

• caught

• found

• soaked

Which word is an antonym for the word famous in the sentence below?

The famous actress won an award for her acting.

• busy

• calm

• collected

• unknown

Read this sentence from the passage:

My parents say that what I did was wrong, even though the cardboard box was shut most of the time, and there was no way the snake could have escaped if you hadn't opened the box and dropped it on the floor.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentences above?

• Cara knows what she did was wrong.

• Cara blames her dad for what happened.

• Cara blames the snake for what happened.

• Cara blames Mr. Winston for what happened.

Which sentence BEST describes Cara's character?

• She is a curious girl who likes to prove a point.

• She is a troublemaker who never follows the rules.

• She is a dangerous girl who puts other people at risk.

• She is an obedient girl who respects her parents and teachers.

Read this sentence from the passage.

If you had left the box on the table and maybe even sat down next to it, then maybe the box would have been all right when you screamed and fainted.

Why is the sentence above humorous?

• It exaggerates the truth of what really happened.

• It shows a clear understanding of cause and effect.

• It blames Mr. Winston for what happened even though it is supposed to be an apology.

• It shows that Cara really knows she did something wrong.

Read these sentences from the passage.

Maybe it crawled into one of your pockets or up your sleeve and rode with you to the hospital. Wouldn't that be funny?

Why are the sentences above humorous?

• Instead of worrying about the snake, Cara is worrying about Mr. Winston.

• Instead of writing a boring apology, Cara shows she has a vivid imagination.

• Instead of caring about the library, Cara is more concerned about the hospital.

• Instead of showing concern for Mr. Winston, Cara is probably making him feel worse.

What is the CORRECT way to divide the word amaze into syllables?

• ama - ze

• a - maze

• am - aze

• am - a - ze