What are two phrases from the passage that show the story takes place in the past?
Question 2
2.
Read this sentence from the passage.
"He said it with such significance that a huge gasp rose up from the busy corner bus stop, and kids from all directions crowded around to hear more." (paragraph 8)
What is the meaning of the word significance as it is used in this sentence?
Question 3
3.
Which phrase from the passage supports your answer in Question 2?
Question 4
4.
Which sentence describes the effect of the setting on the story?
Question 5
5.
Using clues from the passage, choose the sentence that contains a synonym for attention.
"Renee was an awesome basketball player- he had to admin- and he secretly hoped she would be on his team later that afternoon!" (paragraph 3)
"Today is the day we get.....our computer!" (paragraph 7)
"Another kid said he had one that he played games on with his family." (paragraph 9)
"I guess Reggie isn't coming this afternoon', he sad dejectedly." (paragraph 12)
