Name: ____________________________________
		Directions: Read the short story below. Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.
			It was a hot summer day. Matthew and Tony were playing in the yard. Suddenly Matthew yelled, "I'll race you to that tree!" The boys took off running. Matthew won the race and flopped down on the ground saying, "Oh, I'm dying!"
	1. What did Matthew mean when he said, "Oh, I'm dying!"      a. He had broken his leg and was in a lot of pain.      b. He was going to die.      c. He was very hot and tired from racing.      d. He wanted to climb the tree. 2. What do you think Tony asked Matthew when he said he was dying?      a. Should I call a doctor?      b. Would you like a drink to cool you off?      c. Do you want your jacket?      d. When are we going on vacation? 3. Write a short ending for this story. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________