Middle School basketball practice was intense! After watching professional NBA games on TV, Grayson realized that the sport was not as easy as it seemed. He had to learn several plays, practice skills, and learn how to be on offense and defense. As the guard, he was supposed to keep the opposing team from making it to the basket. He also had to learn to "talk to his teammates" while on the court. Basketball was a game of skill and teamwork. The teamwork involved not only talking to each other but learning signals for the plays. For example, a peace sign meant the teammate would fake left and a wink of the eye signaled a pass behind the back. Grayson began to know his role on the Buffalo Blaze basketball team during the last practice before the first game. The NBA was the pinnacle of the sport; he had to learn to "speak" basketball, and much practice would be needed.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.