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Of course! Let’s solve this reading comprehension passage step by step. The passage is about a boy whose mother spends most of her time in the kitchen, and one day, while she’s away, he tries to help but accidentally starts a fire. His father saves the day.

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I. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c, and d. (4X2=8)

1. The best title for the passage could be ___

a) Preparing lunch
b) A fire in the kitchen
c) A mother’s hobby
d) A happy day

✔ Correct Answer: b) A fire in the kitchen

> Explanation: The main event of the story is the fire that starts when the boy tries to cook. While preparing lunch and helping his mother are part of the story, the central conflict and climax is the fire. “A fire in the kitchen” best captures the key event.

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2. The underlined word “she” in line 2 refers to ___

a) sister
b) son
c) mother
d) kitchen

✔ Correct Answer: c) mother

> Explanation: The sentence says: “My mother spends most of her time in the kitchen... She went to open the door...” Since the subject before “She” is “My mother,” “She” logically refers to the mother.

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3. The underlined word “frustrated” in line 5 means ___

a) happy
b) tired
c) afraid
d) sick

✔ Correct Answer: b) tired *(Note: Actually, “frustrated” usually means annoyed or upset — let’s check the context)*

Wait — let’s re-read: *“When my mother returned to the kitchen, she found the oil on the pan burning. My sister was frustrated and she was crying.”*

In this context, the sister is crying because of the mess/fire — so “frustrated” here likely means upset, annoyed, or distressed — which isn’t listed perfectly. But among the options:

- a) happy → no, she’s crying.
- b) tired → possible, but not the best fit.
- c) afraid → very likely — she’s scared of the fire.
- d) sick → not supported.

Actually, “frustrated” can imply feeling overwhelmed or helpless — which often leads to fear or sadness. Given the choices, c) afraid is the closest emotional reaction to seeing a fire.

But wait — let’s double-check the passage. It says: “My sister was frustrated and she was crying.” Crying suggests strong emotion — fear or distress.

✔ Best choice: c) afraid

> Explanation: In context, the sister is upset and crying because of the fire — so “afraid” fits better than “tired.” Although “frustrated” doesn’t mean “afraid” directly, among the given options, it’s the most logical emotional response to the situation.

*(Note: If this were a real test, “afraid” is the intended answer based on context.)*

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4. I happily left the kitchen to ___

a) wash the dishes
b) have lunch
c) cover the pan
d) open the door

✔ Correct Answer: d) open the door

> Explanation: The passage says: “I went to open the door and left my sister Amna in the kitchen.” So the reason he left the kitchen was to open the door.

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II. Answer the following questions. (2X3=6)

5. How did the father try to put out the fire?

✔ Answer: He covered the pan with a big piece of cloth and then opened all the windows.

> Explanation: The text clearly states: “He covered the pan with a big piece of cloth, and then he opened all the windows because there was smoke everywhere.”

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6. What was Amna doing in the kitchen?

✔ Answer: Amna was frying some fish when she forgot her keys in the car.

> Explanation: The passage says: “Last Monday, my mother was frying some fish when she heard the doorbell ring. She went to open the door and left my sister Amna in the kitchen. She was washing the dishes. It was my father who came back home from work and forgot his keys in the car as usual. When my mother returned to the kitchen, she found the oil on the pan burning.”

Wait — this seems contradictory. Let’s read carefully:

> “Last Monday, my mother was frying some fish when she heard the doorbell ring. She went to open the door and left my sister Amna in the kitchen. She was washing the dishes.”

So — the mother was frying fish, then left Amna in the kitchen. Amna was washing the dishes — NOT frying fish.

Then later: “When my mother returned to the kitchen, she found the oil on the pan burning.” — meaning the pan was still on the stove, and the oil caught fire — probably because Amna didn’t turn off the stove or something.

So, what was Amna doing? According to the text: washing the dishes.

✔ Final Answer: Amna was washing the dishes.

> Explanation: The passage explicitly says: “She [Amna] was washing the dishes.” Even though the fire happened while she was there, her assigned task was dishwashing — not cooking.

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## ✔ Final Answers Summary:

I. Multiple Choice:
1. b) A fire in the kitchen
2. c) mother
3. c) afraid
4. d) open the door

II. Short Answer:
5. He covered the pan with a big piece of cloth and opened all the windows.
6. Amna was washing the dishes.

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