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Directions: Read the letter, then answer the questions.Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
- Who moved away?
O Abby
O Liz
O Terry - When did the move occur?
O October
O December
O September - Who is Bucky?
O Abby’s friend
O the new family’s dog
O Abby’s dog - Where do Abby’s grandparents live?
O Collingsville
O the East
O Arizona
5. Who could bring Abby to Liz’s?
O Abby’s parents
O Liz’s parents
O Abby’s grandparents
6. What did Liz hope for most?
O Abby to visit
O to go skating
O a golden retriever
7. What’s the main problem mentioned in the letter?
O Abby misses Liz.
O Liz wants to come to Arizona.
O Liz misses Abby.
8. How could this problem be solved?
O Liz and Abby could get together for
a visit on vacations.
O Liz could move to Arizona to be closer
to Abby.
O Terry and Liz could forget Abby and make
new friends at school.
October 17, 2002
Dear Abby,
Things just don’t seem the same since you moved away last month. At school,
Terry and I still eat lunch together, but it’s not as much fun without you there, too.
The other day while passing your old house on the way home from school, I noticed
the new family has a golden retriever, just like your Bucky. For a minute it seemed
as if you still lived here.
My mom talked to your mom and told me you might come back East during the
winter break in December to visit your grandparents. I hope you do. Maybe they
would bring you over from Collingsville to spend the night while you are here. Maybe
we could even go skating at the rink like we used to. Terry could come, too.
Please write back and tell me how you like your new school and living in the
desert. Does it snow in Arizona? Your friend,
Liz