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: Casey
Date: October 14
Subject: Splitting up on Thursday
Hi Morgan,
I checked the evening guide again and found a problem. Both of the first two meetings on our list start at 1., so we cannot go to them together.
Could you take Mr. Bell's meeting while I see Ms. Rao about Jamie's reading? His office is on the 2., so Sam can come along in the stroller without any trouble. That way I can go up the stairs alone. Please bring 3. with you, because the gym teacher needs it before the class trip.
Afterwards, let's meet at the main entrance and see Ms. Chen together. Because we will have Sam in the stroller, the best way up to the library is 4.. The stairs on the other side would be impossible with him. The notes also say 5., so we should go straight there without stopping to chat.
If this works for you, I will explain it to Jamie tonight.
Casey
Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option.
In the gym office, Mr. Bell will probably talk with Morgan about 7.
Before their last meeting of the evening, Casey and Morgan will 8.
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Correct Answer: 6:10 p.m.
Why this is correct: The Homeroom row and the Gym Office row both say the meeting starts at 6:10 p.m. That is why Casey and Morgan must split up.
Tips: Find the start time that two rows share. The other times belong to the notes or to one row.
Why the other options are wrong:
- 6:35 p.m.: 6:35 p.m. is when Ms. Chen's meeting in the Library starts.
- 6:00 p.m.: The notes say the doors open at 6:00 p.m. No meeting starts then.
- 7:30 p.m.: The notes say the building closes at 7:30 p.m. That is not a meeting time.
Correct Answer: ground floor at the south end
Why this is correct: Mr. Bell is in the Gym Office row. It says ground floor, south end, so a stroller is easy there.
Tips: First find the row for the person named. Then read where that place is.
Why the other options are wrong:
- second floor in the east wing: The second floor east wing is where the Homeroom is, with Ms. Rao.
- second floor in the west wing: The second floor west wing is where the Library is, with Ms. Chen.
- north side by the main entrance: The main entrance on the north side is where every route starts, not Mr. Bell's office.
Correct Answer: the signed field trip form
Why this is correct: The Gym Office row says to bring the signed field trip form. Casey also says he needs it before the class trip.
Tips: Several rows say bring. Choose the item listed in the row for this meeting.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the spelling folder: The spelling folder is for Ms. Rao in the Homeroom, and Casey is going there.
- the reading log: The reading log also goes to the Homeroom, not to Mr. Bell.
- overdue library books: Overdue books go back to the Library, not to the gym office.
Correct Answer: the west lift
Why this is correct: The Library row says to take the west lift. A lift is the right choice when you have a stroller.
Tips: Check the route in the row for the place they are going. Then think about the stroller.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the east stairs: The east stairs lead to the Homeroom. The notes say they have no step-free access.
- the ground corridor: The ground corridor goes to the Gym Office on the ground floor, not to the Library.
- the main entrance: The main entrance is where the routes start. It is not a way up to the Library.
Correct Answer: appointments cannot start late
Why this is correct: The notes say appointments cannot start late. That is why Casey says they should go straight there.
Tips: Read what comes after the blank. It shows which rule the writer means.
Why the other options are wrong:
- doors open at 6:00 p.m.: This is a real note, but it does not explain why they must hurry.
- the building closes at 7:30 p.m.: This is also in the notes, but it does not explain why they must hurry.
- the east stairs have no step-free access: This note is about the stairs. It does not tell them to stay on time.
Correct Answer: suggest how they can share the evening's meetings
Why this is correct: Casey plans who goes to which teacher. Then Casey plans a last meeting they attend together.
Tips: Think about the whole email, not one line. What plan does the writer want?
Why the other options are wrong:
- ask Morgan to cancel the meeting with Ms. Rao: Casey wants to see Ms. Rao in person. That meeting is not cancelled.
- complain that the school booked two meetings at once: Casey notes the clash but does not complain. Instead, Casey finds a way around it.
- ask Morgan to go to every meeting alone: Morgan goes to Mr. Bell alone, but they see Ms. Chen together.
Correct Answer: team tryouts and fitness goals
Why this is correct: The email does not say what Mr. Bell will discuss. The Gym Office row lists team tryouts and fitness goals.
Tips: When the email gives no topic, find the row for that teacher in the diagram.
Why the other options are wrong:
- reading and writing progress: Reading and writing progress is the topic for Ms. Rao in the Homeroom.
- reading club news: Reading club news is for Ms. Chen in the Library.
- the book fair: The book fair is in the Library all evening, not in the gym office.
Correct Answer: meet at the main entrance
Why this is correct: Casey says they will meet at the main entrance. Then they will go to Ms. Chen together.
Tips: Look for words like afterwards. They show what happens next.
Why the other options are wrong:
- wait outside the gym office: Casey does not plan to wait at the gym office. The email names the main entrance.
- walk up the east stairs together: Casey says stairs would be impossible with Sam. They will take the west lift.
- return overdue books to Ms. Rao: Overdue books go to the Library, and Casey never mentions returning books.
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