Question

Devin slammed the video game controller down on the carpet in exasperation and yelled, “Ugh, destroyed again!

“Chill, Dev,” said Jaylen, his cousin. Jaylen was lounging on the living room sofa with Dahlia, Devin’s sister, while his younger brother, Aren, sat on the floor next to Devin.

“This game is impossible,” Devin complained.

Dahlia nudged Devin from behind with her toe. “You’re not the only one who keeps losing, but you know what your problem is? You’re good at strategy, but your aim—not so much!”

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Activity

Complete the sentences to retell the details of the beginning of the story.

Four cousins are hanging out together when Devin suddenly Blank 1 of 3
a video game. His sister reminds him that everyone is Blank 2 of 3
to beat the game. Dahlia also tells Devin that his Blank 3 of 3
is strategy. fill in the blank

Answer 1

Four cousins are hanging out together when Devin suddenly loses at a video game. His sister reminds him that everyone is having trouble beating the game. Dahlia also tells Devin that his strength is strategy.