Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu (▾).
From: Sandy
Date: September 8
Subject: Activities for Alex and Melissa
Hi Mary,
I picked up this guide at Cedar Park yesterday and thought of the children. Alex has hockey most days, but his Mondays are free, so 1. looks like a good fit for him. He would enjoy meeting other kids who like to think a problem through.
You mentioned that Melissa wants help rebuilding her confidence in school math. You finish work early on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so 2. would be easy to fit in. That seems ideal for her. At that program, she can 3., as long as she brings her school books.
Melissa sounded excited about soccer, but it takes up 4. for a full ten-week season. Would those days work for you? If that is too much, karate offers 5. for $40, with the uniform included.
These are just ideas. I would ask each child which activity matters most before you sign anything.
Cheers,
Sandy
Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option.
Unlike Math and Chess, Homework Club would 7.
Before anyone signs up, Sandy suggests that Mary 8.
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Correct Answer: Math and Chess
Why this is correct: Alex is free only on Mondays. Math and Chess is the program that meets on Mondays.
Tips: When the email gives a free day, look for the program that meets on that day.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Homework Club: Homework Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, not on Alex's free Monday.
- Beginner Karate: Beginner Karate meets on Fridays, not on Mondays when Alex is free.
- Youth Soccer: Youth Soccer meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, not on Mondays.
Correct Answer: Homework Club
Why this is correct: Mary finishes work early on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Homework Club meets on those days and helps with math.
Tips: Use the days in the email to find the right row in the schedule column.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Youth Soccer: Youth Soccer meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and it gives no help with math.
- Math and Chess: Math and Chess meets on Mondays, not on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
- Beginner Karate: Beginner Karate meets on Fridays, and it does not help with math.
Correct Answer: drop in weekly
Why this is correct: Sandy is talking about Homework Club. Its row says drop in weekly and bring school books.
Tips: Find the row the sentence is about. Then choose a fact from that row only.
Why the other options are wrong:
- finish an eight-week session: The eight-week session is for Math and Chess, not Homework Club.
- play a full ten-week season: The ten-week season is for Youth Soccer, not for Homework Club.
- try a four-week trial: The four-week trial belongs to Beginner Karate, not to Homework Club.
Correct Answer: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Why this is correct: The Youth Soccer row says Wednesday practice and Saturday games. So soccer takes up two days each week.
Tips: When the email asks about days, find the right row and read its schedule.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tuesdays and Thursdays are the Homework Club days, not the soccer days.
- Mondays: Mondays are for Math and Chess. Soccer does not meet on Mondays.
- Fridays: Fridays are for Beginner Karate. Soccer meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Correct Answer: a four-week trial
Why this is correct: The karate row lists a $40 trial with the uniform included. That trial lasts four weeks.
Tips: Prices can help you find the right row. Match the number in the email to the guide.
Why the other options are wrong:
- an eight-week session: The eight-week session belongs to Math and Chess, which costs $80.
- weekly drop-in help: Drop-in help each week is what Homework Club offers, and it is free.
- a full ten-week season: The full ten-week season is for soccer, which costs $120.
Correct Answer: suggest activities that suit each child
Why this is correct: Sandy matches a program to each child and says these are just ideas. Sandy is giving suggestions.
Tips: Words like just ideas or I would ask show that the writer is giving advice.
Why the other options are wrong:
- register both children for soccer: Sandy does not register anyone. Sandy even asks if the soccer days would work.
- ask Mary to drive the children: Sandy never asks Mary for a ride or talks about driving at all.
- complain about the program fees: Sandy does not complain about money. Sandy talks about days and interests.
Correct Answer: cost Mary nothing
Why this is correct: The email does not give the cost of these two programs. The guide shows Homework Club is free, but Math and Chess costs $80.
Tips: Some answers are not in the email. Compare the two rows in the guide.
Why the other options are wrong:
- meet on Monday afternoons: Monday is the Math and Chess day. Homework Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- last for eight weeks: Eight weeks is the length of Math and Chess. Homework Club is drop in weekly.
- include a free uniform: A uniform comes with Beginner Karate. Homework Club asks children to bring school books.
Correct Answer: ask each child what matters most
Why this is correct: Sandy says to ask each child which activity matters most before signing anything.
Tips: For advice questions, look for phrases like I would near the end of the email.
Why the other options are wrong:
- buy shin pads for both children: Shin pads are needed only for soccer. Sandy does not tell Mary to buy them.
- register at the front desk today: The guide says to register at the front desk, but Sandy wants Mary to ask the children first.
- sign Alex up for karate first: Sandy suggests Math and Chess for Alex. Karate is an idea for Melissa.
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