Reading Comprehension and Fluency Quizzes for Year 2 English

Question 1

Why is the spooky old house on the hill important in the story?

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It creates a sense of mystery and excitement.

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It makes the story seem more real.

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It shows how the characters are feeling.

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It makes the story more interesting.

Question 2

What caused the main character in the story to act the way they did?

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Their feelings and thoughts

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The author's instructions

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The story's setting

Question 3

We read a story about a brave knight who saved a princess from a scary dragon. What kind of story is this?

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A make-believe story

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A true story

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A song

Question 4

What can we guess about the writer's opinion when they describe the main character as kind and helpful?

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The writer thinks kindness and helpfulness are good qualities.

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The writer thinks the main character is perfect.

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The writer feels sorry for the main character.

Question 5

Why is the story organized into different paragraphs?

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To help readers follow the story more easily.

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To make the story more exciting.

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To make the story longer.

Question 6

In the story, how is the information organized?

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The story has a beginning, middle, and end.

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The story describes different places the bus goes.

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The story is a poem with rhyming words.

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The story has a problem and a solution.

Question 7

Which word in the story means 'very small'? Use it in a sentence of your own.

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Tiny

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Large

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Medium

Question 8

In the story "The Three Little Pigs," what are the three stages or main events in the story? Briefly explain each stage.

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The pigs leave home to build their own houses.

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The wolf comes to the pigs' houses and tries to blow them down.

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The wolf fails to blow down the brick house and the pigs live happily ever after.

Question 9

You've read 'The Three Little Pigs' and 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. What's similar about the characters in these stories?

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They're all animals.

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They're all humans.

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They're all magical creatures.

Question 10

When a story is told from different characters' points of view, it helps us understand the story better. Why is this?

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It helps us understand how different characters feel.

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It shows us only one character's thoughts.

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It makes the story harder to follow.

Question 11

The author's writing makes the story fun and interesting to read. Which part of the story shows this special way of writing?

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The author uses bright words and pictures to help you see and feel the story.

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The author uses long, hard sentences.

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The author writes in a very serious way.

Question 12

Read the sentence: 'Dark clouds gathered in the sky, making the forest look spooky.' What do you think might happen next?

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A storm is coming.

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The animals in the forest will start singing.

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The main character will find a hidden treasure.

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The forest will turn into a magical wonderland.

Question 13

What is the most important thing to remember when reading?

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To understand what you are reading

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To read every word out loud

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To read as quickly as possible

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To guess what will happen next

Question 14

Which word means the opposite of 'shy'?

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Courageous

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Timid

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Sneaky

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Lazy

Question 15

Which word has a similar meaning to 'cheerful'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Bored

Question 16

Which sentence tells you about something that happened in the past?

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I went to the shop yesterday.

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I will go to the shop tomorrow.

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I am going to the shop now.

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I have been going to the shop for a week.

Question 17

What is the most important part of a story?

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The main idea

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The characters

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The setting

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The ending

Question 18

Which word sounds the same as 'there' but is spelled differently?

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They're

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Where

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Their

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Hear

Question 19

Which of these is a special part of a fairy tale?

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Talking animals

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Real-life events

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Famous people

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Ordinary characters

Question 20

What word means 'very happy'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Excited

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Tired

Question 21

What is the purpose of a 'full stop' at the end of a sentence?

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To end a statement

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To start a sentence

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To end a question

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To end a word

Question 22

Which of these is a feature of a non-fiction text?

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Facts

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Characters

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Setting

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Plot

Question 23

What ability can you develop by reading?

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Understanding what is written

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Solving math problems

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Running fast

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Playing the piano

Question 24

What type of writing tells real events?

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Non-fiction

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Fiction

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Poem

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Song

Question 25

Which word means the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Excited

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Angry

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Funny

Question 26

What is the main person or animal in a story called?

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Character

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Setting

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Plot

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Theme

Question 27

What word means the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Excited

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Angry

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Tired

Question 28

Which of these is a non-fiction text?

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History books

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Fairy tales

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Poems

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Adventure stories

Question 29

What does the word 'explore' mean?

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To learn more about something

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To run away from something

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To build something

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To draw something

Question 30

Which of these is a question?

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What is your favorite food?

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I like to read books.

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We are going to the park.

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The dog is barking.

Question 31

What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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Nouns name things, while verbs describe actions.

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Verbs name things, while nouns describe actions.

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Nouns describe people, while verbs describe places.

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Verbs describe people, while nouns describe places.

Question 32

Which word means the same as 'big'?

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Large

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Tiny

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Small

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Medium

Question 33

What does the exclamation mark (!) tell us?

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Someone is excited or surprised.

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Someone is asking a question.

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There is a pause.

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A new paragraph is starting.

Question 34

What word means the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Excited

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Angry

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Scared

Question 35

What is the past tense of 'go'?

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Went

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Gone

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Going

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Ged

Question 36

Which of these is a type of non-fiction text?

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News articles

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Fairy tales

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Poems

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Adventure stories

Question 37

What is the most important thing a title does in a story?

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Tells you what the story is about.

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Makes the story sound interesting.

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Introduces the main character.

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Gives you a summary of the story.

Question 38

What does 'e.g.' mean?

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Example Given

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Etc.

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Etc. Given

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E.g. Given

Question 39

Which punctuation mark shows that someone is asking a question?

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Question mark

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Comma

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Period

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Exclamation mark

Question 40

In this unit, which of these types of text will you NOT read?

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Maths textbooks

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Stories (fiction)

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Information books (non-fiction)

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Poems

Question 41

What does 'understanding' mean when talking about reading?

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How much you understand what you read

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How quickly you read

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How many words you know

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How many books you've read

Question 42

What should you do if you come across a word you don't know while reading?

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Look it up in a dictionary

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Skip it

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Guess what it means

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Ask your teacher

Question 43

Which of these does NOT affect how well you understand what you read?

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The color of your eyes

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What you already know

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How well you can read

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How long you can focus

Question 44

Which of these sentences is written in the past tense?

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I ate breakfast.

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I eat breakfast.

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I will eat breakfast.

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I have eaten breakfast.

Question 45

What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader.

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To tell a story.

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To give information.

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To describe something.

Question 46

How do the words 'fragrant', 'colorful', and 'serene' help you to imagine the meadow in the story?

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They make it easier to picture the meadow in my mind.

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They show that the author is a good writer.

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They make the story less interesting.

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They help me to understand the characters' feelings.

Question 47

Which of these skills will we NOT need in this reading unit?

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Memorizing facts

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Understanding written content

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Interpreting text

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Analyzing written content

Question 48

When a writer says the sunset is 'heartbreakingly beautiful,' what emotion are they likely trying to make you feel?

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Sadness or loss

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Joy or happiness

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Curiosity or excitement

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Anger or frustration

Question 49

In the story, can you find a part where the character changes or learns something new?

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The character was scared at first, but later became brave.

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The character's favorite food was pizza in the beginning, but they later tried and liked a new dish.

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The character's favorite color was always blue.

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The character helped a lost puppy find its way home.

Question 50

What is the most exciting part of the story called?

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The climax

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The start

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The finish

Question 51

Who is the main character in the tale 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'?

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A worm

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A bird

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A dog

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A cat

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a type of non-fiction text?

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Poem

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News article

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Biography

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Science report

Question 53

What is the function of a glossary?

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To explain unfamiliar words in a text

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To provide a list of characters in a story

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To give a summary of a text

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To offer additional information on a topic.

Question 54

The dog was running around, wagging its tail. What does the word 'playful' describe about the dog?

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His behavior

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His appearance

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His size

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His age

Question 55

Which of these words means the opposite of 'sad'?

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Joyful

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Angry

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Scared

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Angry

Question 56

Read the paragraph: 'The children were playing in the park. They were running, jumping, and laughing.'
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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The children played in the park.

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The children went to the park.

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The children were bored.

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The park was crowded.

Question 57

Which of these is a non-fiction text?

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Newspaper article

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Fairy tale

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Poem

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Short story

Question 58

What does the adverb 'slowly' tell us about the old man in the sentence: 'The old man walked slowly down the street.'?

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His speed

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His age

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His appearance

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His destination

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a good reading habit?

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Reading every word aloud

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Understanding the main idea

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Predicting what will happen next

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Making connections to your own experiences

Question 60

Read the poem: 'The rain is falling down, / Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, / On the window pane.'
What does the poet use to create a sound effect in this poem?

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Repetition

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 61

What does it mean when a character in a story is described as being 'static'?

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The character does not change or grow throughout the story.

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The character changes a lot throughout the story.

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The character is very shy and reserved.

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The character is very brave and outgoing.

Question 62

Who is the main character in the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"?

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Caterpillar

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Harry

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Butterfly

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Ant

Question 63

What kind of writing tells you real-life events?

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Non-fiction

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Fiction

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Poetry

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Drama

Question 64

Which of these words means someone who is not afraid?

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Brave

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Funny

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Lazy

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Kind