Paul Finds A Lot Of Money
Paul helps his elderly neighbors. Well, it’s more that his mom volunteers him to help them. One day, while cleaning the neighbor’s garage, he finds something of value. His first thought is to take it as payment for all his hard work. The student will read the passage and answer questions on the details of the story and the theme.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Paul Finds A Lot Of Money
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- strewn
- bills
- furrowed
- conscience
- appreciation
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “they put boxes that were strewn around the garage floor on shelves”
a. flattened or leveled b. scattered; spread c. stacked or ordered d. empty; unfilled
2) “There were lots of one hundred dollar bills”
a. bank notes; paper currency b. invoices or statements c. checks or drafts d. gift cards
3) “Steve furrowed his brow”
a. wiped; smoothed b. slapped or hit c. wrinkled or creased d. climbed; ascended
4) "'we try to find little ways to show our appreciation'"
a. thanks; gratitude b. knowledge; learning c. wealth or value d. good side; image
5) “you not only have a clear conscience, you have the bat and glove”
a. principles or moral sense b. garage or storage unit c. criminal history d. agreement