Town News: New Store Opening

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What type of business was last housed in the building before the new store?

  • A grocery store
  • A realty and insurance company (correct)
  • A clothing store
  • A pharmacy

Match the following actions to their corresponding sequence during the store's renovation:

Put in a large display window = First action Soaped the window opaque = Second action Hung a sign stating 'OPENING SOON!' = Third action

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New store opening

A new business is about to open in town.

Brian's reaction

Brian didn't care about the new store as much as his mother did.

Mother's gossiping

Brian's mother talked about the store with her friend.

Old building

The place where the new store will be located, previously had Western Maine Realty and Insurance.

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Workmen's arrival

Construction workers began working on the building after school started.

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Hidden store activities

The workers initially concealed their activities in the building.

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Large display window

The first visible change was putting up a large, impressive window.

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opaque window

Workers made the window opaque, to hide what was inside.

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Sign announcement

A sign saying 'OPENING SOON!' was put up in two weeks.

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Study Notes

Town News

  • New store opening in small town; significant event locally.
  • Brian's mother enthusiastically discussed the new store with friend Myra.
  • Workers started renovating old building (Western Maine Realty and Insurance).
  • Workers installed large window, then made it opaque.
  • Sign reading "OPENING SOON!" appeared two weeks before grand opening.

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