As if under a magnetic force , he slipped his hand free of his mother’s and moved towards the picture. He stared at it, wondering whether the pirate king was in his cabin or had gone ashore. He wandered through into the next section of the store and discovered that this was the toy department. He gazed at furry bears, model cars and plastic dinosaurs piled up in a delightful display; best of all, on a huge table two miniature trains ran round on a track, passing under bridges and past toy stations. What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

He was drawn towards the picture.

He was repelled by the picture.

He wanted to be in the picture.

As if under a magnetic force , he slipped his hand free of his mother’s and moved towards the picture. He stared at it, wondering whether the pirate king was in his cabin or had gone ashore. He wandered through into the next section of the store and discovered that this was the toy department. He gazed at furry bears, model cars and plastic dinosaurs piled up in a delightful display; best of all, on a huge table two miniature trains ran round on a track, passing under bridges and past toy stations. What is the effect created by the underlined words?

To bring out his fascination of pirates.

To show how much he loves wall paintings.

To show how disobedient he was.

Joseph stared longingly at these for several minutes, but, being an inquisitive child, and still thinking of himself as the pirate king ashore, he set off for further exploration. Downstairs, he strolled through the section of the store which sold household goods. A fascinated crowd had gathered to listen to a salesman demonstrating the efficiency of a kitchen knife which resembled a sharp, shiny sword. As the salesman talked, peelings from various fruits fell to the floor in unbroken loops. Had the demonstration been less enthralling, someone might have noticed a small boy slipping through the front door and out into the busy street. What is the meaning of the words as they appear in the paragraph?

No one observed Joseph leaving as the demo was very interesting.

People did not notice Joseph leaving.

People were more focused on the display.

Joseph stared longingly at these for several minutes, but, being an inquisitive child, and still thinking of himself as the pirate king ashore, he set off for further exploration. Downstairs, he strolled through the section of the store which sold household goods. A fascinated crowd had gathered to listen to a salesman demonstrating the efficiency of a kitchen knife which resembled a sharp, shiny sword. As the salesman talked, peelings from various fruits fell to the floor in unbroken loops. Had the demonstration been less enthralling, someone might have noticed a small boy slipping through the front door and out into the busy street. What is the effect created by the underlined words?

To show how entertaining and captivating the demo is.

To show Joseph's mother's carelessness.

To Joseph's disinterest in the demo.

To show how much Joseph enjoyed the demo.

A band of amateur musicians had congregated outside the store and Joseph studied them with interest. Two women in colourful dresses played wind instruments, while their equally colourful male companions beat drums and moved through their audience, collecting coins as donations. Joseph squeezed through the crowd and moved further down the street. He came across a beggar sitting by the side of the road. A small can with some coins in it was placed near his feet, but there the similarity with the musicians ended. His clothes were dull, drab and tattered, and Joseph looked at him warily before hurrying on. He loitered at a roadside stall selling snacks to passing shoppers and listened to the friendly exchanges between the young cook – a boy wearing an alarmingly grubby apron – and his customers. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase as given in the passage?

The boy was wearing a rather severely grimy apron.

The boy was wearing a rather old apron.

The boy was wearing quite a pristine apron.

The boy was wearing a white apron.

A band of amateur musicians had congregated outside the store and Joseph studied them with interest. Two women in colourful dresses played wind instruments, while their equally colourful male companions beat drums and moved through their audience, collecting coins as donations. Joseph squeezed through the crowd and moved further down the street. He came across a beggar sitting by the side of the road. A small can with some coins in it was placed near his feet, but there the similarity with the musicians ended. His clothes were dull, drab and tattered, and Joseph looked at him warily before hurrying on. He loitered at a roadside stall selling snacks to passing shoppers and listened to the friendly exchanges between the young cook – a boy wearing an alarmingly grubby apron – and his customers. What is the effect of the underlined phrase as given in the passage?

To show how unhygienic the boy was as a food seller.

To show how responsible the boy was as a food seller.

To highlight how tasty his food was.

To show how clean and hygienic the boy was.

Nearby, at a small shop selling bales of cloth piled to the ceiling, Joseph stared at the fabrics which were in almost every colour imaginable – reds, blues, yellows, purples. Emerging from the tiny doorway of the shop was a young boy accompanied by his mother, who held his hand tightly. At once, a panic clutched at Joseph’s heart , making him breathless with fear: where was his own mother? What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

He was suddenly filled with fear.

He was unexpectedly filled with calmness.

He was gradually filled with anxiety.

He felt excited as he looked at the shop.

Nearby, at a small shop selling bales of cloth piled to the ceiling, Joseph stared at the fabrics which were in almost every colour imaginable – reds, blues, yellows, purples. Emerging from the tiny doorway of the shop was a young boy accompanied by his mother, who held his hand tightly. At once, a panic clutched at Joseph’s heart , making him breathless with fear: where was his own mother? What effect is created on the reader by the underlined words?

The reader will feel sympathetic towards the child.

The reader will rejoice with the child.

The reader will cry for the child.

The reader will feel that the child deserves it.

His pirate king adventures forgotten, he turned round and round in the street, looking for her, but with no success. All that met his gaze were strange buildings, strange people, strange shops. The brave pirate king started to cry, tears spouting from his eyes , his sobs so loud and uncontrollable that they soon produced a flurry of interest from passers-by. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase as it appears in the passage?

Joseph was crying continuously.

Joseph was crying every time he thought of his mother.

Joseph was crying on the roadside.

His pirate king adventures forgotten, he turned round and round in the street, looking for her, but with no success. All that met his gaze were strange buildings, strange people, strange shops. The brave pirate king started to cry, tears spouting from his eyes , his sobs so loud and uncontrollable that they soon produced a flurry of interest from passers-by. What is the effect of the underlined phrase as it appears in the passage?

To show how agitated Joseph was.

To show how Joseph wanted an ice cream.

To show that Joseph was really not a pirate king.

Meanwhile, Kim had enjoyed her chat with her former neighbour and they parted amicably, having made an arrangement to meet up at a later date. ‘Goodbye, I’ll see you soon,’ cried Kim, turning round to take her son home. But where was he? Suppressing the urge to panic , she tried to be rational. Why would a five year old wander away from his mother? Why would he want to go far? What is the meaning of the underlined phrase as it appears in the passage?

Tamping down her desire to worry.

Feeling worried about Joseph's safety.

Giving into her need to look for Joseph

Meanwhile, Kim had enjoyed her chat with her former neighbour and they parted amicably, having made an arrangement to meet up at a later date. ‘Goodbye, I’ll see you soon,’ cried Kim, turning round to take her son home. But where was he? Suppressing the urge to panic , she tried to be rational. Why would a five year old wander away from his mother? Why would he want to go far? What is the effect of the underlined phrase as it appears in the passage?

To bring out Kim's anxiety and rationality.

To highlight how worried Kim was.

To show that Kim was feeling guilty.

To emphasize that it was Kim's fault.

She retraced her steps to the rails of children’s clothes, trying to remain calm. He must be playing or hiding in the changing area, she thought, and checked out that theory. At this point her thinly disguised terror caused her to be noticed by a store assistant, who escorted her to an office. ‘Please wait here until I find the manager,’ was the instruction. Kim paced the small office impatiently, filled with guilt and fear. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase as it appears in the passage?

People started focusing on her because she couldn't hide her anxiety.

People paid attention to her as she was crying.

People's attention was on her as she had a lot of make up.

People noticed her as she was prancing around the store.

She retraced her steps to the rails of children’s clothes, trying to remain calm. He must be playing or hiding in the changing area, she thought, and checked out that theory. At this point her thinly disguised terror caused her to be noticed by a store assistant, who escorted her to an office. ‘Please wait here until I find the manager,’ was the instruction. Kim paced the small office impatiently, filled with guilt and fear. What is the effect of the underlined phrase as it appears in the passage?

To emphasize on how worried and harried she was.

To show her desire took beautiful.

After what seemed an eternity the manager arrived, trying to reassure Kim that all would be well. Realising that practicality was preferable to hysteria, she accompanied the manager to the store entrance. As she stood helplessly looking up and down the street, she suddenly noticed two young women wearing the store’s uniform approaching her and, to her great joy and relief, each was holding the hand of a small boy … Joseph! Kim ran towards him, scooping him up into her arms, and the pirate king allowed himself to be embraced . What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the passage?

The little boy let his mom hug him.

A pirate king hugged Joseph's mother.

Joseph was hugged by his mother.

After what seemed an eternity the manager arrived, trying to reassure Kim that all would be well. Realising that practicality was preferable to hysteria, she accompanied the manager to the store entrance. As she stood helplessly looking up and down the street, she suddenly noticed two young women wearing the store’s uniform approaching her and, to her great joy and relief, each was holding the hand of a small boy … Joseph! Kim ran towards him, scooping him up into her arms, and the pirate king allowed himself to be embraced . What is the effect of the underlined words as they appear in the passage?

To show the readers how relieved Joseph felt.

To show the readers how much Joseph's mom loved him.

To show the readers how relieved Joseph's mom was.

To show the readers that Joseph liked being hugged.

On the bus back to their village, Joseph stayed close by his mother. Once inside the house again, Kim and Joseph carefully hung up the new school clothes in the cupboard. Over dinner, Joseph was uncharacteristically withdrawn . Noting the change in her son, Kim offered to read to him from one of his story books. What is the meaning of the underlined words?

Joseph kept to himself silently unlike the other days.

Joseph didn't want to stay near his mother.

On the bus back to their village, Joseph stayed close by his mother. Once inside the house again, Kim and Joseph carefully hung up the new school clothes in the cupboard. Over dinner, Joseph was uncharacteristically withdrawn . Noting the change in her son, Kim offered to read to him from one of his story books. What is the effect of the underlined words?

To show the impact the day's experience had had on Joseph.

To show how Kim had failed as a mother.

To show how Joseph blamed his mom.

To show how much Joseph had missed his mom.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

‘Joseph!’ his mother exclaimed, bustling impatiently into the room. ‘It’s time to go into town to buy you new clothes for starting school. Are you pleased?’ Without waiting for an answer, she hurriedly pushed him out of the front door in the direction of the bus stop. Reluctantly, Joseph trailed along behind her. He was the pirate king. He had a mission: adventures to complete and enemies to confront.
What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

Joseph walked behind his mother hesitantly.

Joseph lagged behind his mother unwillingly.

Joseph prodded behind his mother excitedly.

Joseph dragged himself behind his mother monotonously.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

‘Joseph!’ his mother exclaimed, bustling impatiently into the room. ‘It’s time to go into town to buy you new clothes for starting school. Are you pleased?’ Without waiting for an answer, she hurriedly pushed him out of the front door in the direction of the bus stop. Reluctantly, Joseph trailed along behind her. He was the pirate king. He had a mission: adventures to complete and enemies to confront.
What is the effect of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

To show his annoyance at tagging along with his mother.

To highlight his keenness in accompanying his mother.

To portray Joseph's disinterest in the journey.

To bring out Joseph's boredom with his mother.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

He brightened a little as the bus came bumping and rattling over the hill, because this was his pirate ship dipping and rising with the turbulence of the ocean. His mother clasped his hand tightly and directed him to a seat. On the journey she counted the contents of her purse, anxious in case her own mission might not be successful. When the bus reached the shopping centre, Joseph found himself propelled onto the pavement and led into a store.
What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

Joseph was ushered into the store.

Joseph was invited into the store.

Joseph was forced into the store.

Joseph was pushed towards and taken into the store.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

He brightened a little as the bus came bumping and rattling over the hill, because this was his pirate ship dipping and rising with the turbulence of the ocean. His mother clasped his hand tightly and directed him to a seat. On the journey she counted the contents of her purse, anxious in case her own mission might not be successful. When the bus reached the shopping centre, Joseph found himself propelled onto the pavement and led into a store.
What is the effect of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

To highlight how forceful and controlling the mother can be.

To show the mother's annoyance at Joseph.

To show how protective the mother is of Joseph.

To show how naughty Joseph had been on the bus.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

With a practised eye, Joseph’s mother scanned the rails of children’s clothes, checking sizes and prices, and picked out trousers, shirts and a jacket. Hiding her irritation at his indifference to the shopping trip, she coaxed him to co-operate with her by promising a reward at the end of it – a small toy, perhaps, or some fruit. ‘Please be a good boy, Joseph. I don’t know what’s got into you today!’ she complained, as her son’s aggressive face stared back at her from the mirror in the changing room. Joseph’s young conscience was stirred by this, and he decided to try looking on the bright side.
What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the paragraph?

Joseph was determined to be naughtier.

Joseph felt bad about his lack of interest.

Joseph's emotions got all mixed up.

Joseph didn't know how to think or feel.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

With a practised eye, Joseph’s mother scanned the rails of children’s clothes, checking sizes and prices, and picked out trousers, shirts and a jacket. Hiding her irritation at his indifference to the shopping trip, she coaxed him to co-operate with her by promising a reward at the end of it – a small toy, perhaps, or some fruit. ‘Please be a good boy, Joseph. I don’t know what’s got into you today!’ she complained, as her son’s aggressive face stared back at her from the mirror in the changing room. Joseph’s young conscience was stirred by this, and he decided to try looking on the bright side.
What is the effect of the underlined words as they appear in the passage?

To highlight what a confused child Joseph was.

To show how dutiful Joseph is.

To show how ignorant Joseph can be.

To emphasize his affection towards his mother.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

‘Kim! It’s so long since I saw you! How are you?’ Joseph recognised the former neighbour who greeted his mother at the store counter. He shuffled from foot to foot as the two women gave their respective accounts of the past two years, until suddenly his attention was seized by a picture which he had until now failed to notice on the wall of the children’s section of the store. He could hardly believe his eyes – there, complete with mast and white sails, was the pirate ship of his story book.
What is the meaning of the underlined words as they appear in the passage?

He couldn't stand still.

He was stationary.

He jumped up and down.

He was prancing up and down the store.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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