Reading Exam 4

If we change the start of the sentence 'The whale, swimming in its natural habitat was unaware of the surfer that was enjoying himself in the waves' to 'The surfer was enjoying himself in the waves while ...', what would be the appropriate ending?

• the whale remained unaware, swimming in its natural habitat.

• the natural habitat of the whale was left unaware.

• the whale swam unaware in the ocean?

• the whale remained unaware, swimming in its natural habitat!

What does the word 'sensation' mean in the sentence 'The new singing group was an absolute sensation considering this was the first concert'?

• let down

• failure

• hit

• disappointment

What emotion best describes how the main character in this passage is feeling? 'The excitement built as we travelled further from home. I knew that today would be the day that I finally got to ride a real horse.'

• Anticipation

• Anger

• Exaggeration

• Determination

What is the most realistic outcome for this passage? 'The excitement built as we travelled further from home. I knew that today would be the day that I finally got to ride a real horse.'

• The main character will become so overwhelmed that the lesson will never happen.

• The lesson will go as planned and the main character will enjoy the ride.

• The lesson will go badly, resulting in a fall.

• The main character will change her mind after seeing how large the horse is up close.

What type of narrator is being used to tell this part of the story? 'The summer moon shone brightly down upon the sleeping earth, while far away from mortal eyes danced the Fairy folk.'

• Omniscient

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

For the most part, quotation marks in a passage symbolize what?

• A change of speakers

• A pause in speaking

• A new paragraph

• A question

One item is personified in the final sentence. What item has been personified?

• Painting

• Blue bell

• Petals

• Sunny Lock

The sentence below does not contain any punctuation. Choose the option with the correct punctuation inserted. 'finn paced rapidly as the others took turns getting food a drink and a tasty dessert'

• Finn paced rapidly as the others took turns getting food, a drink, and a tasty dessert.

• Finn paced rapidly as the others took turns getting food, a drink and a tasty dessert?

• Finn paced rapidly as the others took turns getting food a drink and a tasty dessert.

• Finn paced rapidly as the others took turns getting food a drink, and a tasty dessert.

The sentence below contains an underlined word. Mark the answer that is a synonym for that word. 'The young child tottered about the room exploring every corner.'

• Cruised

• Crawled

• Wobbled

• Leaped

How could Nan be described if only considering the last paragraph of the passage? 'It will probably be six months before I sit here again, tangling your threads and maltreating your needles, Nan. How glad you must feel to hear it!'

• Hopeful

• Reminiscent

• Peckish

• Determined