Johnny and Susan

"Johnny?"

Johnny turned around. That voice sounded vaguely familiar.

"Susan, is that you? Wow!"

The two dropped their carry-on luggage and gave each other a friendly hug.

"What are you doing here?" asked Susan.

"I just flew in from California," said Johnny. "I'm just about to get my suitcase from baggage claim."

"California? Is that where you are living now?"

Johnny nodded. "It sure is. I love it there. But it's nice to be back home for a few days"

"That's great to hear," said Susan. "I'm getting back from a vacation, and I also need to pick up my suitcase."

The two of them walked towards the baggage claim, talking a thousand-miles an hour.

Reading Comprehension Questions

1) The above passage describes which of the following?

a. a business meeting

b. a reunion

c. an argument

d. a farewell

2) The above passage is an example of which of the following?

a. dialogue

b. debate

c. monologue

d. speech

3) The last line in the above passage says they are “talking a thousand-miles an hour.” What does this suggest?

a. they don’t know what to say to each other

b. there is an awkward silence

c. they have lots to say to each other

d. they are in an argument

4) Which of the following is most likely the setting of the above passage?

a. an airport

b. a bus station

c. a train station

d. a cruise ship

5) In the above passage, which of the following most likely happens next?

a. the two characters catch up on old times

b. the two characters leave on vacation

c. the two characters go back to California

d. the two characters get upset

Answer Key

1) The above passage describes which of the following?

a. a business meeting

b. a reunion

c. an argument

d. a farewell

2) The above passage is an example of which of the following?

a. dialogue

b. debate

c. monologue

d. speech

3) The last line in the above passage says they are “talking a thousand-miles an hour.” What does this suggest?

a. they don’t know what to say to each other

b. there is an awkward silence

c. they have lots to say to each other

d. they are in an argument

4) Which of the following is most likely the setting of the above passage?

a. an airport

b. a bus station

c. a train station

d. a cruise ship

5) In the above passage, which of the following most likely happens next?

a. the two characters catch up on old times

b. the two characters leave on vacation

c. the two characters go back to California

d. the two characters get upset