Stone Fox Ch 9- The Race

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10 questions
Comprehension

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences (3 points each)
3

Why do you think Stone Fox started off slowly?

3

While Little Willy was celebrating his grandfather's improved health, what was happening to the other racers?

3

How did the race change once they were in town?

Word Study

An adjective describes a noun. An adverb describes a verb (how an action was done)

Directions: Read the following sentences and fill in each blank with the correct adjective or adverb. (1 point each)
1

The cold wind pressed against his face, causing his good eye to shut almost _____________ .

1

The trail along South Road was ______________ straight and very smooth and Stone Fox was sure to close the gap.

1

It was ___________ to see with one good eye.

1

Little Willy still has a ________________ lead.

1

The five Samoyeds looked __________________________ as they moved _________________ across the snow.

1

Stone Fox kept gaining. ______________ . Steadily.

Thinking about the story

Directions: Answer the following question with a complete sentence. (3 points total)
3

Little Willy got so excited seeing his grandfather at the window that he forgot to pay attention to the other racers, including Stone Fox. How will this mistake affect the outcome of the race?