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Reading Power

Previewing and Predicting

Predict what will come next in each story. Choose the sentence that could be next.

Example

Yesterday, there was a big snowstorm in Detroit. Many schools were closed, and people had to stay home from work.

  1. It was a warm, sunny day and the beaches were crowded.
  2. It was very cold, but the snow on the trees looked beautiful.
  3. Only one inch of snow fell in the downtown area.

The correct answer is choice b.

Choice a is not correct. People don't go to beaches when there is snow!

Choice c is not correct. In a big snowstorm, many inches of snow fall.

1. There were many good shows on TV last night. The Smith family stayed home.
They turned off the TV and went to bed early.
The only interesting show was about traveling by bicycle.
They saw a play, a music show, and the news.

2. John and Alice Babson are not happy with the school in their town.
Their children love to go to school.
The classrooms are too crowded.
It is a beautiful building.

3. Many young people move to New York after college.
New York is a dangerous city.
It's difficult to find jobs in New York.
There are lots of interesting things to do in New York.

4. Fly Happy Time Airlines! Take an exciting trip to Holiday Island!
This trip is very expensive.
Holiday Island has warm, sunny weather.
Happy Times Airlines is never on time.

5. Alex had trouble falling asleep last night. He was awake until 3:00A.M.
This morning, he feels tired.
This morning he feels rested and ready to work.
This morning, he is hungry.

6. The roads were covered with ice and were dangerous today.
Sam drove home quickly.
Sam took a long time to drive home.
Sam enjoyed driving home.

 

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