Unit 1 Reading 2 - Sentences

Multiple Choice

The storm ............................... many of the homes and businesses in the town.

• survived

• polluted

• protected

• destroyed

Multiple Choice

The black rhinoceros is an endangered animal. "Endangered" means it ...............................

• may disappear soon

• is dangerous

• lives far from humans

• is eaten by humans

Multiple Choice

Rats are very............................... in big cities because there is a lot for them to eat.

• fatal

• major

• common

• cruel

Multiple Choice

To ............................... is to continue to live after almost dying.

• pollute

• survive

• destroy

• protect

Multiple Choice

The following words and phrases have a similar meaning to "major" EXCEPT ...............................

• main

• very possible

• very significant

• very important

Multiple Choice

There are three species of elephant. "Species" means types of plants and animals that ...............................

• live in the same area

• depend on each other

• are in danger

• are similar

Multiple Choice

Chemicals from cars and factories are ............................... the air over the city.

• surviving

• polluting

• protecting

• natural

Multiple Choice

There was a fatal car accident on the highway. "Fatal" means ...............................

• large

• causing injuries

• serious

• causing death

Multiple Choice

Oranges are not ............................... to California. They are from Asia.

• cruel

• major

• native

• endangered

Multiple Choice

The following phrases have a similar meaning to "due to" EXCEPT ...............................

• because of

• as a result of

• at the same time as

• as a consequence of