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Short Passages

Level 1 Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions. Use the arrows to go back and forth between the “Passage” and the “Questions”.

Passage

Anna is an artist.

She draws the moon.

She draws clouds.

She draws stars.

Questions

1) Anna is A. an artist B. a doctor C. an actor

2) Anna draws things that are in the A. ground B. ocean C. sky

3) Anna draws A. shells B. stars C. flowers

4) Anna does not draw A. the moon B. clouds C. trees

5) Anna probably also draws A. airplanes B. trees C. fish

1) A; 2) C; 3) B; 4) C; 5) A

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Passage

Erin is at a restaurant.

She eats cookies.

She eats ice cream.

She eats cake.

Questions

1) Where is Erin? A. She is at her house. B. She is at a restaurant. C. She is at school.

2) Erin eats A. breakfast B. dinner C. dessert

3) What food does Erin eat? A. cake B. cheese C. bananas

4) Erin does not eat A. pie B. cake C. cookies

5) Erin probably also eats A. bananas B. chocolates C. sandwiches

1) B; 2) C; 3) A; 4) A; 5) B

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Passage

Adam is a chef.

He cooks chicken.

He cooks steak.

He cooks pork.

Questions

1) Adam is a A. waiter B. chef C. teacher

2) Adam cooks A. tomatoes B. steak C. bread

3) What kind of food does Adam cook? A. meat B. pasta C. fruit

4) Adam does not cook A. chicken B. pork C. apples

5) Adam probably also cooks A. green beans B. asparagus C. hamburgers

1) B; 2) B; 3) A; 4) C; 5) C

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Passage

John is at the park.

He sees dogs.

He sees birds.

He sees ducks.

1) Where is John? A. at the lake B. at the park C. at the store

2) What does John see? A. people B. friends C. animals

3) Which animal does John see? A. pigs B. tigers C. birds

Questions

4) John not see A. dogs B. cats C. birds

5) John probably also sees A. squirrels B. machines C. computers

1) B; 2) C; 3) C; 4) B; 5) A

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Passage

Ben works on a farm.

He grows corn.

He grows peas.

He grows carrots.

Questions

1) Where does Ben work? A. on a farm B. at a store C. at a park

2) What kind of food does Ben grow?

A. flowers B. vegetables C. animals

3) Ben grows A. potatoes B. carrots C. onions

4) Ben does not grow A. corn B. peas C. lettuce

5) Ben probably also grows A. chickens B. pigs C. tomatoes

1) A; 2) B; 3) B; 4) C; 5) C

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Passage

Ted goes to the grocery store. He buys an apple, a banana, and a strawberry.

Questions

1) Where does Ted go? A. to the bank B. to school C. to the store

2) What does Ted buy? A. fruit B. salad C. meat

3) Ted does not buy A. a banana B. an egg C. an apple

4) Ted probably also buys A. an umbrella B. a hat C. an orange

1) C; 2) A; 3) B; 4) C

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Passage

Fire is hot.

Fire is red.

Fire is yellow.

Fire is orange.

Fire is good. People use fire to cook.

But fire can also be dangerous.

Questions

1) What is fire like? A. hot B. slow C. easy

2) What color is fire? I. red II. orange III. green

A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II, and III

3) Fire is good because A. it is dangerous B. people cook with it C. animals like it

4) Dangerous things are A. safe B. not safe

1) A; 2) B; 3) B; 4) B

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Passage You need a ball to play baseball. The ball is hard. You need a ball to play tennis. The ball is soft.

You need a ball to play soccer. The ball is black and white.

You need a ball to play golf. The ball is small. The ball is hard. The ball is small and hard.

Questions

1) You need a soft ball to play A. tennis B. golf C. baseball

2) You use a ball that is black and white to play

A. golf B. tennis C. soccer

3) You use a small ball to play A. soccer B. golf C. baseball

4) You use a hard ball to play A. soccer and tennis B. tennis and golf C. baseball and golf

5) Using information in the passage, we know that

A. golf is a dangerous sport B. tennis is the only sport that you need a soft ball to play C. you need a ball to play many sports

1) A; 2) C; 3) B; 4) C; 5) C

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“A Call to the Pool”

“My Family”

“My Friend”

“My House”

“Paul Cooks”

Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions. Use the arrows to go back and forth between the “Passage” and the “Questions”.

Reading Comprehension –– Short Stories

Passage

My name is Sam. Today is very hot. The sun is very strong. I am hot. I want to be cool. How can I get cool? Wait...I know! I can go to the pool. The pool is cool. I can swim in the pool. Is the pool open? Or is the pool closed? Where is the phone? I need to call the pool. I need to find out if the pool is open or closed. — Ring! Ring! — “Hello. My name is Andrea. I am at the pool. Can I help you?” “Hi, Andrea. Is the pool open?” "Yes. The pool is open." “Okay. Thank you!” “You are welcome. Bye!” Great! The pool is open! Now I can cool down!

1) What is the weather like today? A. It is cold. B. It is cool. C. It is warm. D. It is hot.

2) Sam is hot, but Sam wants to be A. cold B. cool C. warm D. hot

3) How can Sam get cool? A. He can go to the library. B. He can go to the pool. C. He can go to school. D. He can go to work.

4) Why does Sam talk to Andrea? A. because she is his friend B. because she knows his sister C. because Sam needs to know what time it is D. because Sam wants to know if the pool is open

5) Is the pool open? A. Yes, the pool is open. B. No, the pool is not open. The pool is closed.

Questions

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1) D; 2) B; 3) B; 4) D; 5) A

Passage My Family”

Hi, my name is Eric. I am 12. I want to talk about my family.

I have two sisters. Their names are Rachel and Carrie. Rachel is 18 years old. Carrie is 10 years old. They are very nice.

My mother's name is Julia. She is 40 years old. My mother is also very nice.

My father's name is Andre. He is smart. He is an engineer. He builds bridges.

I also have a dog. My dog's name is Paw. He is a big dog. He is a brown dog. He is a big brown dog. I love my family.

Questions:

1) How many sisters do I have? A. one B. two C. three D. four

2) How old is my mom?

A. twenty-five years old B. thirty years old C. thirty-five years old D. forty years old

3) My dad is A. a doctor B. a lawyer C. an engineer D. a construction worker

4) What is the name of my dog?

A. Julia B. Paw C. Andre D. Carrie

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1) B; 2) D; 3) C; 4) B

5) What color is my dog? A. He is white. B. He is black. C. He is brown. D. He is yellow.

6) What is the name of my younger sister?

A. Carrie B. Rachel C. Andre D. Julia

7) What is the name of my older sister?

A. Carrie B. Rachel C. Andre D. Julia

8) Is my dog small or big?

A. He is small. B. He is big.

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5) C; 6) A; 7) B; 8) B

Passage My Friend

My name is Julie. I have a friend. My friend lives in California. My friend is a girl. She is seventeen years old. Her name is Jessica Roberts. Jessica is cool. I like her a lot. She likes to read. She is a good reader. She is good at math, too. It is her best subject. Jessica is smart. I like to eat lunch with her. We eat lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Jessica is my friend.

1) Where does Julie’s friend live? A. Colorado B. Texas C. California

2) Is Julie’s friend a girl or a boy? A. She is a girl. B. He is a boy

3) How old is Julie’s friend? A. 15 years old B. 16 years old C. 17 years old

4) What is Julie’s friend's first name? A. Jenny B. Jessica C. Julie

5) What is my friend's last name? A. Rowan B. Randal C. Roberts

6) What is Jessica's best subject? A. English B. math C. science

7) How many days a week do I eat lunch with Jessica?

A. 3 B. 5 C. 7

Questions:

Check Answers1) C; 2) A; 3) C; 4) B; 5) C; 6) B; 7) A

Passage My House

My house is in the United States. I live in the United States. The United States is a country. My house is in North Carolina. I live in North Carolina. North Carolina is a state. The weather in North Carolina is nice. It is sunny. The sky is blue. My house is in Chapel Hill. I live in Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill is a city. It is a city on a hill. It is a city on a small mountain. My house is red. My house is brick. I live in a red brick house.

1) What is the United States? A. a city B. a state C. a country

2) What is North Carolina? A. a city B. a state C. a country

3) What is Chapel Hill? A. a city B. a state C. a country

4) How is the weather in Chapel Hill? A. rainy B. sunny C. cloudy

5) What is my house made of? A. wood B. brick C. metal

6) What color is my house? A. red B. blue C. yellow

7) What is a hill? A. a forest B. a large river C. a small mountain

Questions:

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1) C 2) B 3) A 4) B 5) B 6) A 7) C

Passage Paul Cooks

Paul’s wife knows Paul loves to read cookbooks. She decides to get him one for his birthday. Paul tells her he will try to make a new recipe for three days in a row.

On Monday, Paul makes blueberry pancakes for breakfast. He gets the blueberries from the farmers’ market.

On Tuesday, Paul makes beef soup for dinner. He puts in cubes of beef, carrots, and onions. The recipe calls for cream, but Paul does not like cream. He uses water instead.

On Wednesday, Paul makes a tomato salad with cucumbers and onions. He picks the cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden. He likes this dish best. It was also the easiest for him to make.

Questions:1) Which ingredients does Paul use to make beef soup?

I. onions II. potatoes III. cucumbers

A. I only B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II, and III

2) Where does Paul get his cookbook?

A. Paul buys it. B. His girlfriend gives it to him. C. His wife gets it for him. D. Paul’s friend buys it for him.

3) What does Paul say he will do?

A. become a chef B. grow his own food C. cook every recipe in a week D. try a new recipe for three days in a row

4) On what day does Paul make pancakes?

A. Sunday B. Monday C. Tuesday D. Wednesday

Check Answers1) A; 2) C; 3) D; 4) B

5) What does Paul get from the farmer's market?

A. cubes of beef B. blueberries C. tomatoes D. cucumbers

6) Where does Paul get cucumbers and tomatoes?

A. from his wife B. from the store C. from his garden D. from the farmers’ market

7) Which dish does Paul like best? A. the creamy one B. beef soup C. tomato salad D. blueberry pancakes

8) Why doesn't Paul use cream? A. He doesn’t like it. B. There was none at the store. C. There was none in the garden. D. There was none at the farmers’ market.

9) What does Paul use instead of cream? A. milk B. onions C. water D. butter

10) Which dish was the easiest for Paul to make?

A. pancakes B. beef soup C. tomato salad D. chicken tenders

Check Answers5) B; 6) C; 7) C; 8) A; 9) C; 10) C

Answers with explanations are on the next pages. It might be a good idea to print these next pages.

The answers go in order according to the presentation. This way they can be used to explain to you students the reasons for the answers.

1. Answers and Explanations 1) A The passage says, “Anna is an artist.” Choice (A) is correct.

2) C The passage says that Anna draws the moon, clouds, and stars. The moon, clouds, and stars are all in the sky. Anna draws things that are in the sky. Choice (C) is correct.

3) B The passage says, “She draws stars.” Choice (B) is correct.

4) CThe passage says that Anna draws the moon and clouds. Choice (C) is correct.

5) A The passage says, "Anna draws the moon. She draws clouds. She draws stars." These are all things that are in the sky. Using this information, we can understand that Anna likes to draw things in the sky. Trees are not in the sky. Fish are not in the sky. Airplanes are in the sky. Therefore, Anna probably also draws airplanes. Choice (A) is correct.

2. Answers and Explanations 1) B The passage says, “Erin is at a restaurant.” Choice (B) is correct.

2) C The passage says, "She eats cookies. She eats ice cream. She eats cake." These are sweet foods. You eat sweet foods for dessert. Choice (C) is correct.

3) A The passage says, “She eats cake.” Choice (A) is correct.

4) A The passage says, "She eats cookies. She eats ice cream. She eats cake." The passage does not say that Erin eats pie. Choice (A) is correct.

5) B The passage says, "She eats cookies. She eats ice cream. She eats cake." Cookies, ice cream, and cake are all sweet. Using this information, we can understand that Erin likes to eats sweets. Bananas are not sweet. Sandwiches are not sweet. Chocolates are sweet. So, Erin probably also eats chocolates. Choice (B) is correct.

3. Answers and Explanations 1) B The passage says, “Adam is a chef.” Choice (B) is correct.

2) B The passage says, “He cooks steak.” Choice (B) is correct.

3) A The passage says that Adam cooks chicken, steak, and pork. These are kinds of meat. So, Adam cooks meat. Choice (A) is correct.

4) C The passage says, “He cooks chicken.” The passage also says, “He cooks pork.” The passage does not say that Adam cooks apples. Choice (C) is correct.

5) C The passage says, "He cooks chicken. He cooks steak. He cooks pork." These are all kinds of meat. Using this information, we can understand that Adam cooks meat. Green beans are not a kind of meat. Asparagus is not a kind of meat. Hamburgers are a kind of meat. Therefore, Adam probably also cooks hamburgers. Choice (C) is correct.

4. Answers and Explanations 1) B The passage says, “John is at the park.” Choice (B) is correct.

2) C The passage says that Johns sees dogs, birds, and ducks. These are animals. John sees animals. Choice (C) is correct.

3) C The passage says, “He sees birds.” Choice (C) is correct.

4) B The passage says, “He sees dogs.” The passage also says, “He sees birds.” The passage does not talk about cats. Choice (B) is correct.

5) A The passage says, "He sees dogs. He sees birds. He sees ducks." These are all kinds of animals. Using this information, we can understand that John sees animals at the park. Machines are not a kind of animal. Computers are not a kind of animal. Squirrels are a kind of animal. Therefore, John probably also sees squirrels. Choice (A) is correct.

5. Answers and Explanations 1) A The passage says, “Ben works on a farm.” Choice (A) is correct.

2) B The passage says that Ben grows corn, peas, and carrots. These are all vegetables. Ben grows vegetables. Choice (B) is correct.

3) B The passage says, “He grows carrots.” Choice (B) is correct.

4) C The passage says, “He grows corn.” The passage also says, “He grows peas.” The passage does not say that Ben grows lettuce. Choice (C) is correct.

5) C The passage says, "He grows corn. He grows peas. He grows carrots." These are all kinds of vegetables. Using this information, we can understand that Ben grows vegetables. Chickens are not a kind of vegetable. Pigs are not a kind of vegetable. Tomatoes are a kind of vegetable. Therefore, Ben probably also grows tomatoes. Choice (C) is correct.

6. Answers and Explanations 1) C The passage says, "Ted goes to the grocery store." Choice (C) is correct.

2) A The passage says, "He buys an apple, a banana, and a strawberry." Apples are fruit. Bananas are fruit. Strawberries are fruit. This lets us know that Ted buys fruit at the grocery store. Choice (A) is correct.

3) B The passage says, "He buys an apple, a banana, and a strawberry." The passage does not say that Ted buys an egg. Choice (B) is correct.

4) C The passage says, "He buys an apple, a banana, and a strawberry." Apples are fruit. Bananas are fruit. Strawberries are fruit. This lets us know that Ted buys fruit at the grocery store. So, Ted probably does not buy an umbrella. An umbrella is not a fruit. He probably does not buy a hat. A hat is not a fruit. He probably also buys an orange. An orange is a type of fruit. Choice (C) is correct.

7. Answers and Explanations 1) A The passage says that “Fire is hot.” Choice (A) is correct.

2) B The passage says, "Fire is red. Fire is yellow. Fire is orange." So, fire is red. This means option (I) is true. The passage says, "Fire is red. Fire is yellow. Fire is orange." So, fire is orange. This means option (II) is true. The passage does not say that fire is green. This means option (III) is not true. Choice (B) is correct.

3) B The passage says, "Fire is good. People use fire to cook.” Using this information, we can understand that fire is good because people use it to cook. Choice (B) is correct.

4) B Dangerous and safe are opposites. Dangerous is the opposite of safe. Therefore, dangerous things are not safe. Choice (B) is correct. Here are more opposites: Good is the opposite of bad. Cold is the opposite of hot. Up is the opposite of down.

8. Answers and Explanations 1) A The passage says, “You need a ball to play tennis. The ball is soft.” Choice (A) is correct.

2) C The passage says, “You need a ball to play soccer. The ball is black and white.” Choice (C) is correct.

3) B The passage says, “You need a ball to play golf. The ball is small. The ball is hard. The ball is small and hard.” Choice (B) is correct.

4) C The passage says, "You need a ball to play baseball. The ball is hard." The passage also says, "You need a ball to play golf. The ball is small. The ball is hard." Using this information, we can understand that you use a hard ball to play both baseball and golf. Choice (C) is correct.

5) C In this passage, we learn about four different sports. You need a ball to play each of these sports. Using this information, we can understand that you need a ball to play many sports. Choice (C) is correct.

A Call to the Pool

Answers and Explanations 1) D At the beginning of the story, Sam says, “Today is very hot.” We can understand from this that the weather is hot. Therefore (D) is correct. Sam wants to get cool because the weather is hot. Therefore (B) is incorrect. The story does not provide information to support choices (A) and (C), so they are incorrect. 2) B At the beginning of the story, Sam says, “I want to be cool.” Therefore (B) is correct. The story does not provide information to support choices (A) and (C). Therefore they are incorrect. Sam is hot, but Sam wants to become cool. Therefore (D) is incorrect. 3) B Sam wants to be cool. Sam asks, “How can I get cool?” Then Sam says, “Wait...I know! I can go to the pool. The pool is cool.” We can understand from this that since the pool is cool, Sam thinks that he can become cool by going in the pool. Therefore (B) is correct. The library (A), school (C) and work (D) may all be places that are cool, but in the story Sam thinks that the pool is the place to cool off. The story does not mention any of those places. Therefore answer choices (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect.

4) D In the middle of the story, Sam wants to find out if the pool is open. Sam asks, “Where is the phone?” Then Sam says, “I need to call the pool. I need to find out if the pool is open or closed.” The phone rings. “‘Hello. My name is Andrea. I am at the pool. Can I help you?’” Sam asks Andrea if the pool is open and Andrea says yes. We can understand from this that Sam has called Andrea to find out if the pool is open. Therefore (D) is correct. The story does not provide information to support choices (A), (B), and (C). Therefore they are incorrect. 5) A When Sam calls Andrea, he asks, “Is the pool open?” Andrea replies, "Yes. The pool is open." Therefore (A) is correct. The pool is open, so it is not closed. Therefore (B) is incorrect.

My Family

Answers and Explanations 1) B In paragraph 2, Eric tells us that he has 2 sisters. Therefore, (B) is correct. 2) D In paragraph 3, Eric tells us that his mother is 40 years old. Mother is another word for mom. Therefore (D) is correct. 3) C In paragraph 4, Eric says, “my father is an engineer.” Father is another word for dad. Therefore, (C) is correct. Even though Eric’s dad builds bridges, he is not a construction worker. Therefore, (D) is incorrect. 4) B In paragraph 5, Eric says, “My dog’s name is Paw.” Therefore, (B) is correct.

5) C In paragraph 5, we learn that Paw is a “brown dog.” Therefore, (C) is correct 6) A In paragraph 2, Eric tells us that he has two sisters. Eric says, “Rachel is 18 years old. Carrie is 10 years old.” Carrie is younger than Rachel. This makes Carrie Eric’s younger sister. Therefore (A) is correct. 7) B In paragraph 2, we learn that Eric’s sister Rachel is 18 and Eric’s sister Carrie is 10. Rachel is older than Carrie. This makes Rachel Eric’s older sister. Therefore, (B) is correct. 8) B In paragraph 5, we learn about Eric’s dog, Paw. Eric says, “He is a big dog.” Therefore, (B) is correct.

My Friend

Answers and Explanations 1) C At the beginning of the story, Julie says, “My friend lives in California.” Therefore (C) is correct. The story does not provide information to support answer choices (A) and (B). Therefore they are incorrect.

2) A Near the beginning, Julie says, “My friend is a girl.” Therefore (A) is correct. Since Julie’s friend is a girl, she is not a boy. Therefore (B) is incorrect.

3) C Near the middle of the story, Julie says, “She is seventeen years old.” We can understand from this that Julie’s friend is seventeen years old. Therefore (C) is correct. The story does not provide information to support answer choices (A) and (B). Therefore they are incorrect.

4) B Near the middle of the story, Julie says, “Her name is Jessica Roberts.” From this, we can understand that Julie’s friend’s first name is Jessica. Therefore (B) is correct. The story does not provide information to support answer choice (A). Therefore it is incorrect. The narrator’s name is Julie, but Julie’s friend is named Jessica. Therefore (C) is incorrect.

5) C Near the middle of the story, Julie says, “Her name is Jessica Roberts.” We can understand from this that Julie’s friend’s last name is Roberts. Therefore (C) is correct. The story does not provide information to support answer choices (A) and (B). Therefore they are incorrect.

6) B In the middle of the story, Julie describes what Jessica likes. Julie says, “She is good at math, too. It is her best subject.” We can understand from this information that Jessica’s best subject is math. Therefore (B) is correct. Although Julie says that Jessica “likes to read” and “is a good reader,” Julie does not say that English is Jessica’s best subject. Therefore (A) is incorrect. The story does not provide information to support answer choice (C). Therefore it is incorrect.

7) A Near the end of the story, Julie says, “I like to eat lunch with her. We eat lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.” We can understand from this that Julie eats with Jessica on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. This makes 3 days. Therefore (A) is correct. The story does not provide information to support answer choices (B) and (C). Therefore they are incorrect.

My House

Answers and Explanations 1) C In paragraph 1, we are told, “The United States is a country.” Therefore (C) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (A) and (B). Therefore they are incorrect.

2) B Paragraph 2 tells us, “North Carolina is a state.” Therefore (B) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (A) and (C). Therefore they are incorrect.

3) A In paragraph 3, we learn, “Chapel Hill is a city.” Therefore (A) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (B) and (C). Therefore they are incorrect.

4) B In paragraph 2, the speaker tells us that she lives in the state of North Carolina. In paragraph 3, we learn that the speaker lives in the city of Chapel Hill. From this information, we can understand that the city of Chapel Hill is in the state of North Carolina. In paragraph 2, the speaker tells us that the weather in North Carolina is sunny. If the weather in North Carolina is sunny, then the weather in Chapel Hill must be sunny too. Therefore (B) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (A), and (C). Therefore they are incorrect.

5) B In paragraph 4, the speaker tells us, “My house is brick.” Therefore (B) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (A) and (C). Therefore they are incorrect.

6) A In paragraph 4, the speaker tells us, “My house is red.” Therefore (A) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (B) and (C). Therefore they are incorrect.

7) C In paragraph 3, when the speaker tells us about Chapel Hill, she says, “It is a city on a hill.” Then she lets us know more about Chapel Hill. She tells us, “It is a city on a small mountain.” From this, we can understand that a small mountain and a hill are the same thing. Therefore (C) is correct. The passage does not contain information to support choices (A) and (B). Therefore they are incorrect.

Paul CooksAnswers and Explanations 1) A In the middle of the story, it says, “Paul makes beef soup for dinner. He puts in cubes of beef, carrots, and onions.” This tells us that Paul puts in onions, which supports option (I). The story does not say that Paul puts potatoes in the soup. This eliminates option (II). The story does not say that Paul puts cucumbers in the soup. This eliminates option (III). Therefore (A) is correct.

2) C At the beginning of the story, it says, “Paul’s wife knows that Paul loves to read cookbooks. She decides to get him one for his birthday.” We can understand from this that Paul’s wife gave him the cookbook. Therefore (C) is correct. Since the story says that “she” got Paul a cookbook for his birthday, we know that Paul did not buy it himself. Therefore (A) is incorrect. At the beginning of the story, we learn that Paul has a wife, not a girlfriend. Therefore (B) is incorrect. The story does not say anything about Paul’s friends. Therefore (D) is incorrect.

3) D At the beginning of the story, Paul tells his wife that “he will try to make a new recipe for three days in a row.” This means (D) is correct. Although Paul likes to read cookbooks, the story does not say anything about Paul becoming a chef. This makes (A) incorrect. While the story does tell us that Paul picks cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden, Paul does not say that he will grow his own food. Therefore (B) is incorrect. Paul says that he “will try to make a new recipe for three days in a row,” not cook every recipe in a week. This means (C) is incorrect.

4) B In the middle of the story, it says, “On Monday, Paul makes blueberry pancakes for breakfast.” Therefore (B) is correct. The story does not say anything about Sunday. This means (A) is incorrect. The story says that Paul “makes beef soup” on Tuesday. This means (C) is incorrect. The story says that Paul “makes a tomato salad with cucumbers and onions” on Wednesday. This makes (D) incorrect.

5) B In the middle of the story, it says, “He gets the blueberries from the farmers’ market. Therefore (B) is correct. Paul uses cubes of beef in the soup, but the story does not tell us where Paul got the cubes of beef. This means (A) is incorrect. At the end of the story, it says that Paul “picks the cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden.” Therefore, the tomatoes come from the garden, not the farmers’ market, so (C) is incorrect. At the end of the story, it says that Paul “picks the cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden.” Therefore, the cucumbers also come from the garden, not the farmers’ market. This means (D) is incorrect.

6) C At the end of the story, it says that Paul “picks the cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden.” This means (C) is correct. Although Paul’s wife got him the cookbook, the story does not say that Paul’s wife gave Paul tomatoes and cucumbers. Therefore (A) is incorrect. The story does not mention a store at all. This means (B) is incorrect. In the middle of the story it says that Paul “gets the blueberries from the farmers’ market.” The story does not say that Paul got tomatoes and cucumbers from the farmers’ market. This makes (D) incorrect.

7) C At the end of the story, it says that Paul “makes a tomato salad with cucumber and onions.” Then it says that Paul “likes this dish best.” We can understand from this that Paul likes the tomato salad best. Therefore (C) is correct. The story does not contain information to support answer choices (A), (B), and (D). Therefore they are incorrect.

8) A In the middle of the story, it says that Paul does not use cream in the beef soup because “Paul does not like cream.” This means (A) is correct. The story does say anything about a store, so (B) is incorrect. Although Paul does get cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden, Paul does not get cream from the garden. Therefore (C) is incorrect. Although Paul buys blueberries from the farmers’ market, Paul does not buy cream at the farmers’ market. This makes (D) incorrect.

9) C In the middle of the story, it says that the beef soup recipe “calls for cream, but Paul does not like cream. He uses water instead.” We can understand from this that Paul used water in the beef soup recipe instead of cream. Therefore (C) is correct. The story does not contain information to support answer choices (A), (B), and (D). Therefore they are incorrect.

10) C At the end of the story, it says that Paul made “a tomato salad.” Then, the story says Paul liked the tomato salad best and “it was also the easiest for him to make.” This means that the tomato salad was the easiest recipe for Paul to make, so (C) is correct. The story does not contain information to support answer choices (A), (B), and (D). Therefore they are incorrect.

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