Comprehension
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
EXTRA
100
Why does Norman paint signs that tell people to do silly things?
He thinks it is funny.
100
What does the word assistant mean? The teacher asked her assistant to help her clean up the classroom.
helper
100

Why does Norman paint signs?

Norman thinks its funny

200
Which sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?
NO SCHOOL TODAY
200
Why do the people of the town take down Norman's signs?
They don't think Norman's signs are funny.
200
What does the word polite mean? The polite girl held the door open for her grandfather.
having good manners
200
What does the word trouble mean? Jill is having trouble tying her shoe.
problems
200

Identify the cause and effect in the following sentence: We had a terrible ice storm, so we missed three days of school.

Cause- We had a terrible ice storm. Effect- We missed three days of school.

300
Where does Norman put up his OPEN FOR SWIMMING sign?
at the fountain
300
What does Norman learn at the END of the story?
Jokes that cause problems are not funny.
300
What does the word agree mean? Matt thinks basketball is the best sport, but Amy does not agree.
have the same idea
300
Which word best completes the sentence? I will ___ a secret in your ear. (chat, talk, whisper, yell)
whisper
300

What does Norman realize as he is swimming in the fountain? ⓐHe will get in trouble soon. ⓑHe can do lots of things with signs. ⓒPainting signs is hard work. ⓓHe forgot to lock up the shop.

ⓑHe can do lots of things with signs.

400
What might have happened if the signmaker had seen Norman painting the BUY NORMAN A PRESENT sign?
He would have scolded Norman
400
How are the settings for "The Signmaker's Assistant" and "The Trouble With Signs" ALIKE?
Both stories are in places with lots of signs
400
Which word best completes the sentence? Mother __ the door quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby. (banged, closed, hit, slammed)
closed
400
Which word best completes the sentence? ___ the skin off the banana before you eat it. (grab, peel, pinch, rip)
peel
400

What does assistant mean? 

HELPER

500
What do both Ana and Norman do?
Try to be funny
500
Which word best completes the sentence? My coat keeps me nice and ___ on cold days. (boiling, burning, cool, warm)
warm
500

What does the sign near the fountain say?

Open for Swimming

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