Reading and writing practice test 2, Grades 6–7 — question 24 of 43
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Too Much at Once
Paula had promised to help her little brother with his book report, but her own science project was due the same day, and she had a soccer game on Wednesday. At dinner, she put down her fork and sighed. "I bit off more than I can chew this week." Her father nodded. "Then let's make a list and see what can wait."
Choose the best answer.
What does Paula mean when she says, "I bit off more than I can chew this week"?
You can move on without answering. Unanswered questions are counted as wrong.