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Lesson 4
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Practice 2:

Instruction:

In this poem you have read previously, you will encounter the expression "pass the buck." Interpret the expression using the clues from the poem.

Click on the book link to the right to read the poem "Madam and the Rent Man." Check out the question you will be answering to jump-start your brain to look for connections as you read. This gives your reading a purpose and activates your brain cells!


Madam and
the Rent Man

Question:

What is the meaning of "You pass the buck"?


Yes
No
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Answers
A. The Rent Man doesn't take responsibility for fixing Madam's apartment.
B. The Rent Man was going to give Madam money to pay the rent.
C. It rhymes with "You're out of luck."
D. To get to the door, the Rent Man had to go by an elk trophy.

Is your answer A, B, C or D? Check for the correct answer.

Vocabulary

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