Here are the answers to the reading comprehension questions based on the story "Money Rain."
1. What does ‘mindlessly’ mean?
It means doing something without thinking or paying attention. Jen was staring out the window in a daze because she was so bored.
2. Why was Jen stuck in her room?
She was grounded by her parents.
3. What had the NEWS forecast?
The news forecast that the worst storm in the city's history was coming.
4. What does ‘bucketing down’ mean?
It is a phrase used to describe rain falling very heavily and quickly.
5. How did she feel when she saw money coming from the sky?
She felt surprised and excited. The text says she muttered, "What on earth," which shows surprise, and then she "sprinted outside" to collect it, which shows excitement.
Final Answer:
1. It means without thinking or paying attention.
2. Her parents had grounded her.
3. They forecast the worst storm in the city's history.
4. It means raining very heavily.
5. She felt surprised and excited.
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