Newtown Primary School Comprehension Exam - Term 1

Which action tells that Mr. Thompson was pleased?

• Announcing the National Essay Competition

• Reciting the pledge

• Discussing safety precautions

• Greeting the students

Explain the phrase 'safety precautions'.

• Rules for writing an essay

• Safety measures to prevent accidents

• Guidelines for cooking and drums experience

• Instructions for visiting Kaieteur Falls

Identify and explain one simile used in the passage.

• 'We felt like ants in the presence of the majestic Kaieteur'

• 'The water on the top looked like a sheet of glass'

• 'The sight was beyond words'

• 'The water as it cascaded onto the rocks below'

Which phrase in the passage means 'acted bravely'?

• The act of self-sacrifice to Makonaima

• In memory of Kai, a Chief or Toshao

• Paddled over the falls

• Bravely to save his people

How do we know that the children were still in awe on the plane ride back home?

• They were sleeping

• They were talking loudly

• They were taking pictures

• They were silent