Question

3 why did the author most likely include paragraph 19 in the story?
a to show why the old woman helps the animals
b to show what the life of the old woman is like
c to explain why the animals stop at the house
d to explain what the different animals need
4 what is the theme of the story?
a people should ask for help if it is needed.
b it is important to be prepared for anything.
c jobs are easier when people work together.
d being with others is better than being alone.

Explanation:

Question 3

To determine the author's purpose for including paragraph 19, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If paragraph 19 explains the Old Woman’s motivation to help animals (e.g., backstory or empathy), this fits.
• Option B: Showing “life of the Old Woman” is too broad; the focus is on her helping animals, not general life.
• Option C: Explaining why animals stop at the house would relate to the animals’ reasons, not the author’s inclusion of the paragraph.
• Option D: Explaining animal needs is about the animals, not the author’s purpose for the paragraph.

Assuming the story involves the Old Woman helping animals, paragraph 19 likely reveals her motivation (e.g., past experiences, kindness origin). Thus, A is the best choice.

To identify the theme, we analyze each option:

• Option A: “Ask for help” focuses on seeking help, not the story’s core (likely about collaboration or unity).
• Option B: “Be prepared” is unrelated to typical story themes about relationships or teamwork.
• Option C: “Jobs are easier when people work together” aligns with stories where characters (or animals) collaborate to achieve a goal (e.g., the Old Woman and animals working together).
• Option D: “Being with others is better than alone” focuses on companionship, but the story likely emphasizes collaboration (working together) over just being together.

If the story involves shared effort (e.g., animals and the Old Woman working together), the theme is about teamwork making tasks easier. Thus, C is correct.

Answer:

A. to show why the Old Woman helps the animals

Question 4