What does Diego mean when he says, "Count me in"?
Understand Spoken Words and Language Structures · TELPAS Grades 4–5 listening. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
Reporting category 1: follow spoken directions and understand words and phrases as they are used in speech. On the real test some of these ask the student to click on a picture.
Listen to the conversation between two students. Then answer the questions.
Saturday Plans
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Danny: Diego, my uncle is taking me fishing at the lake on Saturday. He said I could bring a friend. Do you want to come?
Diego: Count me in! I've never been fishing before. What time are you going?
Danny: Early. He wants to leave at six in the morning. He says the fish bite more when it's still cool outside.
Diego: Six? Oh, no. My mom works on Saturday mornings, so I have to watch my little sister until lunch.
Danny: Hmm. Wait, my uncle said we're staying at the lake all day. What if your mom drops you off when she gets home?
Diego: That could work. I'll ask her tonight. Should I bring anything?
Danny: Just a hat and some sunscreen. My uncle has extra fishing poles.
The question
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What does Diego mean when he says, "Count me in"?
- He wants to count the fish.
- He is not sure yet.
- He wants Danny to wait for him.
- He wants to go.Correct answer
Why “He wants to go.” is correct
"Count me in" is an everyday way to say yes to joining a plan. The clues are Diego's excited tone and his next question, "What time are you going?" English learners who know "count" only as working with numbers may be confused by this phrase.
Why the other answers are wrong
- He wants to count the fish. — This takes the word "count" literally. Nobody is counting anything.
- He is not sure yet. — Diego sounds excited and asks what time they leave, so he is sure he wants to go.
- He wants Danny to wait for him. — The problem about the time comes later; "count me in" is his first answer.
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