THE “MUST-HAVE”

TOY OF THE YEAR!

$24.99
Plus S&H

The number one remote control car ever made is here!

Robo-Remote will be the best remote control car you’ll ever
drive. It comes with all-terrain wheels that move over any
surface. The rechargeable battery pack lasts up to 4 hours. It is
the fastest remote control car that you will ever drive!
The Robo-Remote can be yours for a limited time only for
$24.99 plus shipping and handling. Don’t let this great deal
pass you by. Be the first one on your street to own this
fantastic new toy. You will be the envy of all your friends. Call
the following number to order yours.

1-800-999-ROBO
Name_________________ “Robo-Remote Car”

1. This reading passage is a:

a. story
b. advertisement
c. poem
d. play

2. The purpose of this passage is:

a. to entertain with a story about a robot

b. to persuade you to buy a Robo-Remote Car
c. to inform you about what the Robo-Remote Car can do
d. to inform you about how to build a Robo-Remote Car

3. Which of the following is a FACT?

a. You will be the envy of all your friends.

b. The number one remote control car ever made is here!
c. The Robo-Remote can be yours for a limited time only for $24.99 plus
shipping and handling.
d. It is the fastest remote control car that you will ever drive!

4. In the selection it says, “The fastest remote control car.”. The word
“fastest” means:

a. very fast
b. more fast
c. most fast
d. in a fast way

5. How many paragraphs are in the reading passage?

a. one
b. two
c. three
6. The main idea of the reading selection is:

a. The Robo-Remote Car is a fun toy that kids would enjoy.

b. The rechargeable battery pack lasts up to 4 hours.
c. Its wheels will move over any surface.
d. The Robo-Remote Car cost $24.99

7. In order to get a Robo-Remote the passage says you need to:

a. call the number

b. go to the store
c. ask your parent
d. save enough money

8. Which of the following statements is meant to make you want to buy the
Robo-Remote right away?

a. The rechargeable battery pack lasts up to 4 hours.

b. It comes with all-terrain wheels that move over any surface.
c. Robo-Remote will be the best remote control car you’ll ever drive.
d. Don’t let this great deal pass you by.

9. In the selection, “$24.99 plus S&H” means

a. $24.99 plus shipping and handling

b. $24.99 plus tax
c. $24.99 plus stamps

10. All of the following are meant to persuade you to buy Robo-Remote
EXCEPT:

a. The “Must-Have” toy of the year!

b. Don’t let this great deal pass you by!
c. Call the following number to order yours.
d. Be the first one on your street to own this fantastic new toy.
11. The selection says the batteries will last:

a. exactly 4 hours
b. up to 4 hours
c. more than 4 hours

12. The passage says, “You will be the envy of all your friends.” This means:

a. Your friends will want what you have.

b. Your friends will want to give you a Robo-Remote.
c. Your friends will all have a Robo-Remote
d. The Robo-Remote will help you have more friends.

13. Would you purchase a Robo-Remote Car? Why or why not?

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14. Which phrase from the selection made you want to own the Robo-
Remote Car the most? Why?

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15. Write your own persuasive phrase that would convince people to by a
Robo-Remote Car. Use at least two positive, emotional words.

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 Answer Key

Robo-Remote Car: 1) b 2) b 3) c 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) d 9) a
10) c 11) b 12) a