4.3: Comprehension Understanding What You Read

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Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\):

True or False

Choose True or False based on “Luna and Violeta’s Story.” If the statement is false, rewrite the sentence to make it true.

Luna was a very good student in Japan.
Violeta chose Luna to be her partner in class.
Violeta lives with her sister’s family.
Luna and Violeta are both outgoing.
Violeta’s nephew and niece are Juan Carlos and Molly.
Luna received a text from Violeta, but she didn’t understand it.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\):

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answers based on “Luna and Violeta ’s Story.” In some cases, more than one answer is correct. Choose all of the correct answers.

How did Luna’s parents respond to her desire to study in America? a. They were supportive. b. They encouraged her. c. They were worried about her. d. They were excited.
Why does Violeta invite Luna to the PDX Café? a. They need to finish their discussion. b. Violeta is very hungry. c. Violeta wants to talk to Luna more. d. Violeta want to get a drink.
Who is Molly? a. Violeta’s niece b. Violeta’s sister-in-law c. Violeta’s sister d. Violeta’s brother’s wife
Who made dinner at Violeta’s house? a. Molly b. Juan Carlos c. Violeta d. Luna
How did Violeta’s family solve their problem? a. They talked. b. They built a dog house for Juan Carlos. c. They made a cooking schedule. d. Violeta moved out.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):

Details

Find the information in the reading and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Some students may have different answers. There might be several ways to complete the sentences correctly.

Luna is from ________________, and Violeta is from __________________.
Luna’s parents _____________________ her, and she doesn’t want them to ______________.
Stephanie _________________________ Violeta and Luna to work together.
Luna feels __________________________________ with Violeta.
Violeta _________________ at her brother because he _______________________________.
One of the solutions to Molly’s stress was making _______________________.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\):

More Details

Answer the questions with information that you find from the reading. Write complete sentences. Do not copy sentences from the story. Use the information in the story to write your own sentences.

Why doesn’t Luna call her parents very often?
How are Luna and Violeta different?
Why did Violeta get angry with her brother?
Why was Molly upset with Juan Carlos?
How did Violeta’s family resolve their problem?