Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Maya's mother offered her the job of babysitting her younger siblings over summer break. At first, Maya wanted to earn money with a different job over the summer. But now, Maya realized that it was a golden opportunity. Besides allowing her to make money, babysitting has taught her many life skills, such as patience, problem solving, and creativity.
Which sentence describes the meaning of the phrase golden opportunity?
(1 point)
• a good thing that seems like a bad thing
• a way to earn money
• a big risk for a large reward
• a chance to get something she wanted

Answer 1

Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Everyone knows that Erica is the best basketball player on the court.
Even when playing casual games like Knock Out with her friends, she is unstoppable. Erica is an excellent offensive player, but she is even better at defense. At the last game, she stonewalled every shot the other team made.
Which option explains an allusion in the paragraph?
(1 point)
stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy
• offensive player, a basketball player who scores points
• Knock Out, a type of basketball game played for fun
• Erica, the best basketball player on the court

Answer 2

The sentence that describes the meaning of the phrase "golden opportunity" is:

• a chance to get something she wanted.

Answer 3

The option that explains an allusion in the paragraph is:

• stonewalled, a reference to a military general who famously withheld an enemy.