Question

festival of lights
diwali is a happy and delightful holiday that is celebrated by hindus around the world. diwali is sometimes called the festival of lights. lamps brighten streets, line building rooftops, and shine from windows. hindus believe that lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, uses the lamps to guide her way as she comes to bless homes. diwali also symbolizes the victory of good over evil. for hindus, this holiday is the beginning of the new year. people wear new clothes and eat special foods on this very festive day.

1. which phrase best reflects the writers point of view?

○ a. fearful about this holiday
○ b. enthusiastic about this holiday
○ c. indifferent to this holiday

1. write fact or opinion next to each sentence.

________ a. lamps brighten streets, line building rooftops, and shine from windows.
________ b. diwali is sometimes called the festival of lights.
________ c. diwali is a happy and delightful holiday that is celebrated by hindus around the world.

1. the title that best summarizes this paragraph is

○ a. good over evil. ○ b. the new year.
○ c. understanding diwali. ○ d. lots of lights.

1. fill in the correct circle to show whether each statement is a fact or an inference.

fact inference
○ ○ a. people look forward to diwali.
○ ○ b. lakshmi is the goddess of wealth.
○ ○ c. diwali is important to hindus.
○ ○ d. people shop to prepare for diwali.

Explanation:

1. The text describes Diwali as a "happy and delightful holiday" and mentions positive aspects like people wearing new clothes and eating special foods. This shows enthusiasm.

2.

• A: This is a factual description of what happens during Diwali (lamps in certain places).
• B: It is a known fact that Diwali is called the Festival of Lights.
• C: "Happy and delightful" is an opinion as it is a subjective view of the holiday.

1. The paragraph gives an overview of Diwali, including its name, what it symbolizes, and some traditions. "Understanding Diwali" best summarizes this.

4.

• A: "People look forward to Diwali" is an inference as it is not directly stated but can be assumed from the positive description.
• B: "Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth" is a fact as it is a stated religious belief.
• C: "Diwali is important to Hindus" is an inference (though it seems likely, it's not directly a stated fact like B).
• D: "People shop to prepare for Diwali" is an inference as it's not explicitly said (new clothes could be from shopping but it's an assumption).

Answer:

1. B. enthusiastic about this holiday

2.

• A. fact
• B. fact
• C. opinion

1. C. Understanding Diwali

4.

• A. Inference
• B. Fact
• C. Inference
• D. Inference