Answer Key
E-commerce – Comprehension Check
- There is a grammar mistake in this sentence: “I've carrying this stuff across the country for more than 20 years.” Which of the options has the mistake? [I've carrying]
I've been carrying this stuff across the country for more than 20 years. - How does Lisa Perry think she will feel when she has none of her belongings? [she will feel free]
I think it will almost be scary how liberating it will be. - How does Lisa Perry feel about the auction? [she is very happy]
"This might be mid-life, but it's not a crisis. It's mid-life excitement," she said. - Who is a BIDDER? [someone who makes an offer]
bidder - someone who makes an offer - What will the top bidder get? [more than 300 things]
[Perry, 45, said the top bidder in the auction, ending on Thursday, will get more than 300 items -- including snowshoes, a futon, a bed, a Village People album, seashells and more. - Why does Lisa Perry want to throw away all her belongings? [she doesn't need the things]
"I don't need it all. I don't use it all. I just have it all. Actually, it has me." - She plans to TAKE UP creative writing. What does it mean? [she will attend a course]
take up - occupy oneself with the study or practice of - “Lisa Perry wants a fresh start.” What has she decided to do? [to sell all her things]
Lisa Perry wants a fresh start. So she's decided to sell nearly all of her belongings in one massive auction on eBay. - What was the top bid as of Sunday night? [$100]
As of Sunday night, the top bid was $100. Perry has a reserve number of $2,000, which means she can back out if the top bidfalls short of that. But she said she might lower the reserve. - What does Lisa Perry want to do after the auction? [move west]
In June, she plans to move west possibly to take up creative writing or holistic healing.