Jose Born to Dance Comprehension
Why did Jose and his family move to away from Culiacan, Mexico to get closer to the United States?
To get away from the civil war
What does "toured" mean in the sentence?
I toured the museum with my parents.
a. got lost
b. felt happy
c. explored
c. explored
Which pronoun best completes the sentence?
When the power went out, Miss Ng's class panicked. _______ did not know what to do.
a. their
b. they
c. them
b. they
What was the purpose of the pet canary (bird) singing in the very beginning?
To show music was in Jose's life at an early age.
What does "triumph" mean in the sentence?
The Dodgers winning the last game was a great triumph!
a. feeling excited
b. victory
c. failure
b. victory
Which pronoun best completes the sentence?
Can you please bring me _______ vase on the table?
a. that
b. this
c. those
a. that
When Jose first saw dancers at the theater with Papa, why did they describe different types of dancers?
To show that Jose loved watching all types of dancing
What does "debut" mean in the sentence?
The young musician made her first debut on TV last night.
a. lost control
b. first appearance
c. embarrassed oneself
b. first appearance
Which pronoun best completes the sentence below?
After Miss Moore's class took the test, ______ felt relieved.
a. them
b. they
c. ourselves
b. they
What is the author's main purpose of this story?
To inform the audience about the life of a famous dancer
What does "towered" mean in the sentence?
The basketball hoop towered over me in gym class.
a. rise very high
b. disappointing
c. was very supportive
a. rise very high
Which pronoun best completes the sentence below?
______ grab and go bag I am holding up is meant for Friday!
a. those
b. that
c. this
c. this
What does the metaphor "New York is a cemetery" mean?
Jose's plans and dreams of being a painter/artist in New York won't continue anymore
What does mournful mean in the sentence?
The mournful song in the movie was very touching and moving.
a. sorrowful
b. thrilling
c. romantic
a. sorrowful
Which pronoun best completes the sentence?
My football team and I are so proud of _______. We are moving onto the championships!
a. them
b. ourselves
c. they
b. ourselves