Question

PLEASE HELP!!! ASAP !

Please read "The Bike" by Gary Soto passage that is linked in this unit before completing these questions. Part A: Which sentence best states a central idea of the passage?


Question 1 options:

The narrator pretends to listen to the warnings from his parents.


The narrator thinks that riding a bike seems more grown up than riding a trike.


The narrator discovers that adventures away from home can be dangerous.


The narrator uses his bike to gain a sense of independence.



Which TWO details from the passage support the answer to Part A (question 1)?

Question 2 options:

“Going up and down the block was one thing, but taking the first curve, out of sight of Mom and the house, was another.” (paragraph 2)


“Mom said hungry dogs lived on that street, and red anger lived in their eyes.” (paragraph 2)


“But I took the corner anyway.” (paragraph 3)


“. . . a rainbow washed over the junkyard and reached the dark barrels of Coleman pickle.” (paragraph 3)


“From behind the window, I let my finger slowly uncurl like a bean plant . . . .” (paragraph 3)


“I should remember this day . . . .” (paragraph 3)

Answer 1

Part A: D. The narrator uses his bike to gain a sense of independence.

Part B: A and C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Part B helps to confirm Part A's answer.

In Part B, answer A says "Going up and down the block was one thing, but taking the first curve, out of sight of Mom and the house, was another and C says "But I took the corner anyway".