After You Read

Comprehension – Strategy 2: Paraphrasing

Choose the best answer:

1.

Claire writes: “I was wrong to pick up your ringing phone.” She means

  1. she should not have answered Gilles’ phone
  2. she should not have touched or moved Gilles’ phone
  3. she should not have let Gilles’ phone continue to ring
  4. she should not have called Gilles at home

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2.

Claire writes: “You have every right to shut me out.” She means

  1. Gilles should not let her in the office any more
  2. she should make sure to close and lock the office door regularly
  3. she understands why Gilles doesn’t want to talk to her right now
  4. Gilles should not lock the doors to the office until she gives permission

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3.

Claire writes: “I should have been minding my own beeswax!” She means

  1. she should get some bees and make honey
  2. Ivan should keep his bees at home
  3. she should not have paid attention to the bees
  4. she should not have crossed the line into Gilles’ private business

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4.

Claire writes: “You have my word…” She means

  1. she promises
  2. she wants to talk
  3. Gilles needs to write back
  4. she doesn’t understand

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