Read the story and answer the questions on your notebook.

James and Steven were the fastest bikers in the school. They decided to have a big

race on Saturday. Steven put air in his tires. He oiled the chain. He checked the frame of his

bike to make sure everything was just right. James did not do anything with his bike. His bike

had cost three times as much as Steven’s bike. James thought that nothing could possibly

go wrong. He laughed at all the work Steven was doing while he watched a movie.

James and Steven arrived at the race the next day. Bob shouted, “Go!” The boys

began to pedal. Suddenly, James heard a noise. The chain had fallen off his bike. Steven

kept pedaling and won the race.

Questions:

1. What would be a good title for the story?

2. Should James have checked his bike like Steven did? Why? Why not?

3. Why do you think James thought that a more expensive bike would not have anyproblem?

4. Who do you think should have won the race? Why?

5. What should James do next time?​