Question

Read the short passage and answer the question that follows:
My father looked at my brother and me mournfully.
"I'm sorry to say that your goldfish went to the big ocean," he said.

Which word or phrase best matches the meaning of the expression, went to the big ocean? (5 points)


Died

Grew

Swam away

Was sold

Answer 1

A.
The tone of this short passage is sad. It cannot be either B or C, since "grew" is not used in a negative way, and a fish cannot swim away since it is an enclosed place. It cannot be D, since goldfish are never sold to another owner. A father wouldn't be sad to both of his children if the fish was sold.
It is A, Died. It makes the most sense.

Answer 2

Thank You Sooo Much

Answer 3

You're welcome.