Understanding the Song 'Happier'

What is the main idea of the song “Happier”?

• Love always makes people feel good

• Sometimes letting go helps someone feel better

• Being alone is always the best choice

• Friends should never leave each other

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Why does the singer want the other person to be happier?

• Because they are angry

• Because they want to leave

• Because they care about them

• Because they don’t remember the past

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What does the word emotional mean in the sentence: “The music and words of Happier are emotional but powerful”?

• Not interesting

• Full of feelings

• Very quiet

• About friendship

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What does the singer remember in the song?

• Good times with someone they loved

• A new friend at school

• A sad story about a pet

• A fun birthday party

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What does the song teach us about love?

• That it is easy to say goodbye

• That love can mean making hard choices

• That people should never change

• That happiness is not important

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Which sentence from the reading shows that the relationship has changed?

• “The song shows how love can mean doing something hard.”

• “But now, they see that things have changed.”

• “Being happy is important.”

• “They say, ‘I want you to be happier.’”

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How does the singer feel about the decision to let go?

• Excited and happy

• Sad but understanding

• Angry and upset

• Nervous and confused

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What is the genre of this reading?

• A science article

• A song summary

• A poem

• A personal letter

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Why is the song called “Happier”?

• Because it is a funny song

• Because the singer wants the other person to smile again

• Because it’s about a birthday

• Because it makes everyone laugh

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What is a good title for this reading?

• Goodbye Forever

• Letting Go to Help Someone

• Love and Ice Cream

• Fun With Friends

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