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- 1. Multiple Choice
What instrument does the author want to own?
clarinet
piano
flute
guitar
- 2. Multiple Choice
This passage describes the sequence of events that led to the author owning a piano.
recorder
flute
piano
clarinet
- 3. Multiple Choice
The author's mother supported the musical development of her children. What information from the passage supports this conclusion?
The author's mother could not afford to buy the author a piano when she was very young.
The author's mother would find her son's flute lying around the house.
The author's mother clipped an ad out of the newspaper when the author was in seventh grade.
The author's mother bought her kids different instruments to play even if they were instruments her kids didn't love.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on the information in the passage, what can be concluded about the author's musical ability?
The author is a good musician who can play multiple instruments.
The author is only good at playing the recorder.
The author is only good at playing the piano.
The author is not a good musician.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of this passage?
how every person can enjoy making music if they find the right instrument
how to play the piano
why every person should play the piano
why the guitar is a better instrument than the flute
- 6. Multiple Choice
"Do you struggle with music? Have you been given an instrument to play, but you just can't play it?"
What does struggle mean as used in the passage?
physically fighting against something
easily learning a new skill
having difficulty mastering something
facing an impossible task
- 7. Multiple Choice
The author played different instruments when she was young, __________ it was the piano which she longed for.
finally
but
initially
for instance
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which sentences correctly use the term afford?
The piano was too cheap to afford.
I wish we could afford the piano.
They afforded the piano.
They could not afford a piano.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which sentences correctly use the term talent?
He has a talent for music.
The talent was looking for a piano.
The girl wished she had a talent for singing.
The group had a lot of musical talent.
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