Read the following excerpt from "Ellis Island" by Barbara Davis-Pyle.
Then I smiled because all of the questions were over.
The men asked Papa and Mama to read some Italian
words from a book, and the official stamped our papers.
Then he grinned and said in English, "Welcome to the
United States of Americal" And in that instant, joy won
the fight on Mama's face.
We were taken to a boat that would sail us across the
harbor to the city and a brand new life. As I boarded
smiled up at Lady Liberty who stood tall with her spoon
in hand, ready to stir us in.
Which main idea is conveyed in this excerpt?
The support of family can make difficult situations
easier.
O True joy is experienced after difficult battles are won.
A brand new life can be difficult to get used to.
Along with a new start comes the promise of a great
future.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.