VOCABULARY
Find and define the word “tidying” as used in the passage.
Tidying means putting things in order and cleaning up
•Name the two main characters and one detail for each.
Diana — organized; Pip — playful pet.
In “Diana picks up … and puts …,” identify the simple-present verbs and their base forms; why simple present?
picks, puts — base: pick, put; used for routine/now actions.
Identify two sensory words or phrases—one auditory and one visual
Auditory: “whirr”. Visual: “shiny”
What is Pip’s role (main, foil, comic relief)? Give one supporting line
Comic relief/foil; “Pip wants to play.”
Rewrite in negative simple present: “Pip wants to play.” What changes in agreement?
Pip doesn’t want to play; -s shifts to does, main verb stays bare.
Provide a synonym and an antonym for “shiny”
•Quote a line where Diana’s actions reveal character and say what it shows.
“Diana picks up the books and puts them on the shelf.” — shows responsibility and love of order.
•Quote a stative verb in simple present and say why it’s stative.
“Everything is very shiny now!” — “is” shows a state/condition, not action.
The text includes onomatopoeia. Identify it, explain its effect, and give one other onomatopoeic word that could fit the same clause.
Who has more agency—Diana or Pip? Give two brief details.
Who has more agency—Diana or Pip? Give two brief details.
•Give a simple-present alternative to “The machine goes round and round,” no progressive; justify.
The machine spins in circles — expresses repeated, continuous motion without -ing.
The phrase “The iron is very hot!” carries implicit risk. Rewrite the sentence in a formal, safety-notice style,
Safety-notice rewrite: Caution: The iron is hot.
Write a short empathetic response (2–3 sentences) from Pip about Diana’s Saturday.
I watch Diana while the machine goes round and round. Everything gets shiny, and the iron is very hot, so I wait. I hope she plays with me soon.
How does simple present affect tone/immediacy? Give two examples.
•It feels immediate and habitual. Ex: “Diana picks up …” (para 1); “The machine goes round and round”