Maria wanted to try something new. One day, she bought paints, brushes, and paper at the shop. She was nervous because she had never painted before. Her friend Tom suggested she paint flowers. Maria sat at her table and started to paint. At first, her flowers looked strange, but she did not stop. She painted every day after work. After two weeks, her paintings looked better. Maria felt happy and proud. Now she paints every evening and shows her work to her family. She loves her new hobby.
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Learning to Paint
Comprehension questions
Answer the questions to prove you read the story and earn XP.
1. What did Maria buy at the shop?
2. Who suggested Maria paint flowers?
3. How long did Maria paint before her work improved?
4. Why did Maria continue to paint even though her first flowers looked strange?
5. What does the story suggest about Maria's feelings towards her new hobby?