Read the sentence from “Broken Chain.” The next day he spent his lawn-mowing money on a new shirt and, with a pocketknife, scooped the moons of dirt from under his fingernails. Which message does Gary Soto want readers to take away?
Answer
A
Everyday objects can have multiple uses.
B
People will work to improve their appearance.
C
Good hygiene keeps people healthy and happy.
D
Jobs can lead to positive and negative things.
Explanation
He uses the money he earned mowing lawns to buy a new shirt, then cleans the dirt from under his fingernails. Both actions show him trying to improve how he looks, so the message is that people will work to improve their appearance.
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