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Comprehension Quiz

I. Say which of the following statements are false and
which are true. Correct the false statements to make them
true.

1. Little Steve was proud of his mother.
2. He got an invitation to a birthday party.
3. He came back late in the morning.
4. His mother was happy.
5. Mother ignored his explanations.
6. The party was put off.

II. Choose the correct answer to finish each of the
following statements.

1. What caused Steve's mother anguish no end?
a) he was often in bad mood;
b) he used bad words; c) he didn't go to the party.

2. Who sent him an invitation?
a) his cousin; b) his uncle;
c) his playmate.

3. What was his mother's final caution?
a) not to use bad words; b) not to be late;
c) not to eat too much.

4. Why did Steve come home twenty minutes later?
a) he ignored the party;
b) he invented some reason not to go;
c) the party was put off.

5. What was his mother's reaction?
a) she was angry; b) she was happy;
c) she didn't care.

6. What was Steve's reply?
a) the party ain't till tomorrow;
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