Context Clues
In paragraph 25, the most likely reasons Otis says "You can start on Monday" is that he -
A realizes that Gertrude is not bothered by the dog
B wants to spend more time with Winn-Dixie
C knows that he needs help keeping the store clean
D does not want Opal to suggest more ideas
A realizes that Gertrude is not bothered by the dog
Gertrude lands on Winn-Dixie's head and says "Dog," showing that she is not bothered. Otis thought Gertrude didn't like dogs, but immediately after Otis notices what happens, he decides to hire Opal for help.
In paragraph 4, what does the word irritating mean? (Find text evidence!)
A Low
B Curious
C Nervous
D Annoying
D Annoying
The bird, Gertrude, is "screaming" her name, and Opal has to "ignore" her.
The conversation between Opal and Otis in paragraphs 10 through 18 suggests that Otis is...
F disappointed the he is not going to sell anything
G uncertain about whether to hire Opal
H ashamed of the mess in the pet store
J worried about what Opal will do next
G uncertain about whether to hire Opal
Otis isn't sure in his responses, looking down and saying things like "Uh..." and "maybe..."
What is the main message of the story?
F People who have courage will find that there is nothing to fear.
G People who want to work for others must always keep their promises.
H People who do not give up are more likely to get what they want.
J People who work hard are more successful in life than those who do not.
H People who do not give up are more likely to get what they want.
Opal keeps giving Otis ideas about how she can pay for the leash and collar she wants. At first, he says "no," but after trying different ideas and noticing what Otis needs help with, she finally gets what she's asking for.
Which of these events from the story causes Otis to consider giving Opal a job?
A Opal finds a leash and a collar that Winn-Dixie likes.
B Otis explains that the parrot does not like being around dogs.
C Otis learns that Winn-Dixie howls when he is away from Opal.
D Opal mentions some chores that she could do at the pet store.
D Opal mentions some chores that she could do at the pet store.
Otis said "No" to her first idea of paying for the leash and collar in payments. However, after she offers to help clean, he says "Uh..." and looks down at the counter as if he is thinking about it, (considering it).
What is the best summary of the story?
F A girl finds a collar and a leash that she likes at the pet store, but she realizes that they cost too much money. She asks the worker if she can make a plan to pay for them. He tells her that the owner wouldn't like the idea. A parrot keeps interrupting their conversation, but the girl continues talking to the worker.
G A girl wants to buy a collar and a leash at the pet store, but she does not have enough money. She asks if she can pay over time, but the worker says no. Next she asks if she can pay by working in the store, but the worker is not sure. He agrees at last after he sees how well her dog and the store parrot get along.
H A girl takes her dog to a pet store one day. She leaves her dog outside and goes into the store to find a leash and collar. The girl meets a worker and the store parrot named Gertrude. The parrot does not like dogs, but the girl thinks it will like her dog because her dog is very nice.
J A girl chooses a leash and a collar that she likes and shows them to her dog. She wants to buy them, but she doesn't have enough money.The girl notices that the store needs cleaning, so she offers to clean the store to earn money to buy the items for her dog.
G A girl wants to buy a collar and a leash at the pet store, but she does not have enough money. She asks if she can pay over time, but the worker says no. Next she asks if she can pay by working in the store, but the worker is not sure. He agrees at last after he sees how well her dog and the store parrot get along.
This summary does not include small details, and it does include the main problem/solution events from the story.