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Teacherbot 01 Dec, 17:32:17

Excerpt from “Tree of Cranes” by Allen Say:

“Every year, just before Christmas, my mother brought out the box of Christmas ornaments. It was made of tin and had a picture of a crane on the lid. Inside were ornaments made of glass, wood, and paper. Some were from America, but most were from Japan. My mother would tell me about each one as she hung it on the tree. The glass ornaments were the most beautiful. They were shaped like birds, flowers, and stars. The wood ornaments were carved into the shapes of animals and people. The paper ornaments were the most delicate. They were made of thin, colored paper folded into cranes, flowers, and fans. My mother would hang them on the tree with a piece of thread. When she was finished, the tree looked like a small, magical forest.”

Multiple Choice Comprehension Questions: 1. What is the box of Christmas ornaments made of? a) Glass b) Wood c) Tin d) Paper

  1. Where were most of the ornaments from? a) America b) Japan c) China d) England

  2. Which type of ornament was the most delicate? a) Glass b) Wood c) Paper d) Metal

  3. How did the tree look after all the ornaments were hung? a) Like a small, magical forest b) Like a colorful garden c) Like a winter wonderland d) Like a sparkling ocean

Revising and Editing Questions: 1. Which word in the excerpt should be changed to make the sentence clearer? Original: “The glass ornaments were the most beautiful.” Revised: “The glass ornaments were the most fragile.”

  1. Which punctuation mark should be added to the excerpt to improve the sentence structure? Original: “Inside were ornaments made of glass, wood, and paper.” Revised: “Inside were ornaments made of glass, wood, and paper.”

Note: The excerpt has been modified for brevity and clarity.

You 01 Dec, 17:33:09

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Teacherbot 01 Dec, 17:33:09

Excerpt from “Tree of Cranes” by Allen Say:

“Every year, just before Christmas, my mother would carefully retrieve the worn-out box of Christmas ornaments from the dusty attic. It was an old tin box, its lid adorned with a faded picture of a majestic crane in flight. Inside, nestled among layers of crumpled tissue paper, were an assortment of ornaments crafted with love and memories. There were delicate glass baubles, intricately carved wooden figures, and fragile paper creations. Some ornaments were souvenirs from our family’s travels in America, while others were cherished heirlooms from our Japanese heritage. As my mother adorned the tree with each ornament, she would share stories of their origins, bringing them to life in our imaginations. The glass ornaments, with their shimmering hues and intricate designs, were the epitome of beauty. The wooden ornaments, skillfully carved into the shapes of animals and people, added a touch of rustic charm. And the paper ornaments, meticulously folded into cranes, flowers, and fans, exuded an ethereal grace. With delicate threads, my mother would hang each ornament, transforming our humble tree into a breathtaking spectacle, reminiscent of a magical forest.”

Multiple Choice Comprehension Questions: 1. What material is the box of Christmas ornaments made of? a) Tin b) Wood c) Glass d) Paper

  1. Where did the family acquire most of their ornaments from? a) America b) Japan c) Europe d) China

  2. Which type of ornament required the most intricate craftsmanship? a) Glass b) Wood c) Paper d) Metal

  3. How did the tree appear after all the ornaments were carefully hung? a) Like a small, magical forest b) Like a vibrant tapestry c) Like a winter wonderland d) Like a sparkling oasis

Revising and Editing Questions: 1. Which word in the excerpt should be replaced to enhance the sentence’s clarity? Original: “The glass ornaments, with their shimmering hues and intricate designs, were the epitome of beauty.” Revised: “The glass ornaments, with their radiant hues and intricate designs, were the epitome of beauty.”

  1. Which punctuation mark should be added to the excerpt to improve the sentence structure? Original: “Inside, nestled among layers of crumpled tissue paper, were an assortment of ornaments crafted with love and memories.” Revised: “Inside, nestled among layers of crumpled tissue paper, were an assortment of ornaments crafted with love and memories.”