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Comprehension
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
100
Who is the author of this story?
Tedd Arnold
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
What does the word clear mean? Jim will clear the dirty dishes from the table after supper.
move
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
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
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
500
How does the author let the reader know what happens AFTER Norman puts up his silly signs?
He uses pictures to show it
500
What do both Ana and Norman do?
Try to be funny
500
Which word best completes the sentence? The movie was so ___ that we turned it off and played a game instead. (boring, calm, quiet, sleepy)
boring
500
Which word best completes the sentence? My coat keeps me nice and ___ on cold days. (boiling, burning, cool, warm)
warm