Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question:
“My father doesn’t work in the factory anymore” Bella told us.
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A.
Bella said that her father no longer worked in the factory. -
B.
Bella wished that her father didn’t work in the factory anymore. -
C.
Bella hoped that her father was used to working in the factory. -
D.
Bella denied that her father used to work in the factory.
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Answer A
Narrative Sentence Knowledge
Topic: “My dad doesn’t work at the factory anymore,” Bella told us.
A. Bella says that her father no longer works at the factory.
B. Bella wishes her father didn’t work in a factory.
C. Bella hopes that her father is used to working in the factory.
D. Bella denies that her father used to work at a factory.
Other structures to note:
– be/get used to Ving: get used to, adapt to something
– used to V: used to do something in the past, not anymore
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My father was a factory worker for many years, and it was a job he loved. He worked hard and was proud of the work he did. But recently, that all changed.
My father was laid off from the factory, and it came as a shock to our family. We had grown used to the stability of his job, and now he was without work. It was a difficult time for us all.
My father was determined to find another job, and he searched for weeks. He applied for positions in other factories, but none of them were a good fit. He was feeling discouraged and worried about how he would provide for our family.
But then, something unexpected happened. My father was offered a job as a delivery driver for a local business. He was excited to have the chance to work in a different field, and he accepted the offer.
My father now works as a delivery driver, and he loves it. He gets to be out on the open road, driving to different places and meeting new people. He enjoys the freedom of the job and the chance to be his own boss.
My father doesn’t work in the factory anymore, but he is still providing for our family. We are all grateful for the opportunity he has been given, and we are proud of him for never giving up.