Question

The Junior Detective
Marie Devers


Here’s a quick biography of how I came to be, 1
the junior lead detective who researches fearlessly. 2

The probability, I find, is just as good as coincidence 3
that I’ll find some hidden mystery by watching some events. 4

This vocation, fair and true, I stumbled on one day, 5
and the verdict was that I’d pursue each fact that comes my way.6

When I find a question that requires investigation,7
I pull out all the stops and start my thorough speculation.8

I believe in accuracy, and truth for all involved, 9
and always staying neutral ‘til the case is all but solved.10

Each occurrence that I witness is a clue to ponder ever—11
‘til I take the case and make it my own personal endeavor.12

I interview each villain, and I never give an inch. 13
I notice all the ticks, and I explore each blink and flinch.14

I ensure each alibi is honest; I check each testimony, 15
and I find the real exception and expose it from the phony.16

Read the passage on the left to answer the following questions:

11)
In this passage the detective describes and characterizes himself. How does this make the description more effective?
A) It makes the detective sound conceited.
B) It brings the reader closer to the action.
C) It allows us to see how clever the detective is.
D) It causes us to think the detective is exaggerating.
12)
Which word BEST describes the speaker?
A) foolish
B) humorous
C) inventive
D) miserable
13)
Based on the tone of this passage, the speaker finds detective work to be
A) simple and easy.
B) difficult and tedious.
C) challenging but satisfying.
D) too time-consuming for the pay.
14)
The speaker solves mysteries because
A) he wants to expose the truth.
B) he thinks it is a waste of time.
C) he is bored with watching people.
D) he is very good at choosing sides.
15)
What is a theme of the passage?
A) Junior detectives are better than real detectives.
B) Following clues to solve a crime can be very difficult.
C) Being a junior detective is intriguing, exciting, and fun.
D) Being able to know when a person is lying can be challenging.
16)
Which statement from the poem is an OPINION?
A) Here’s a quick biography of how I came to be,
the junior lead detective who researches fearlessly.
B) I believe in accuracy, and truth for all involved,
and always staying neutral ‘til the case is all but solved.
C) When I find a question that requires investigation,
I pull out all the stops and start my thorough speculation.
D) I interview each villain, and I never give an inch.
I notice all the ticks, and I explore each blink and flinch.

Answer 1

I am student of GRADE 6 but this is mine mother no

Answer 2

Answer: 11) the answer is c

12) the answer is c

Explanation: