Reading Skills for Today's Adults

Ed is on his way to work. The gas gauge in his car is near the empty mark. He needs to get gas soon. He stops at the gas station.  

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Ed reads the sign on the gas pump. It says to turn off the car. Sparks from the motor can cause a fire. Ed wants to be safe. He turns off the motor.

The sign also says “No Smoking!” Smoking may cause a fire or blast. Ed wants to be safe. He does not smoke.  

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Ed fills his gas tank with gas and puts the cover back on the tank. He has safely filled his car with gas. The gas gauge has moved from empty to full. Ed is ready to go to work.