Let’s read the passage carefully and answer each question one by one.
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Question 1: Why is Matt upset at the beginning of the story?
Matt yells, “Ugh, meatloaf again? I hate meatloaf! I’m not eating this.”
He’s upset because he doesn’t like meatloaf — it’s been happening all summer long (his mom says his outbursts have been happening at least once a week). He’s tired of eating food he doesn’t like.
✔ Answer: Matt is upset because he hates meatloaf and has to eat it again.
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Question 2: What does Mom say Matt can do now that he’s taking over dinner planning?
Mom says: “You can pick the meals and cook them, as long as they’re healthy.”
✔ Answer: Mom says Matt can choose the meals and cook them, but they must be healthy.
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Question 3: What three dinners did Matt plan with Dad?
Dad helps Matt make a meal plan. They agree on:
- Chicken tonight
- Spaghetti tomorrow
- Macaroni and cheese the next day
✔ Answer: The three dinners are chicken, spaghetti, and macaroni and cheese.
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Question 4: What rule does Dad remind Matt about when planning meals?
Dad says: “We need to have at least one vegetable with each meal, and usually we have another side to go with it.”
✔ Answer: Dad reminds Matt that every meal needs at least one vegetable, and often another side dish too.
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Question 5: How does Matt feel about Sophia not liking corn?
Matt says: “Well, it’s my choice, so I’m going to make corn,” even though Dad warns him Sophia might complain.
This shows Matt doesn’t care much about Sophia’s opinion — he wants to pick what *he* likes.
✔ Answer: Matt doesn’t care that Sophia doesn’t like corn — he’s going to serve it anyway because it’s his choice.
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Question 6: What does Matt mean when he says, “Yeah, whatever”?
At the end, after Dad asks if he’s ready for Sophia to complain, Matt shrugs and says, “Yeah, whatever.” This means he’s not worried or bothered by her complaining — he’s okay with it.
✔ Answer: Matt means he doesn’t mind if Sophia complains — he’s fine with it.
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Final Answer:
1. Matt is upset because he hates meatloaf and has to eat it again.
2. Mom says Matt can pick and cook the meals, as long as they’re healthy.
3. The three dinners are chicken, spaghetti, and macaroni and cheese.
4. Dad reminds Matt that each meal must include at least one vegetable.
5. Matt doesn’t care that Sophia doesn’t like corn — he’ll serve it anyway.
6. “Yeah, whatever” means Matt isn’t bothered by Sophia complaining.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading and comprehension worksheet for grade 5.
