3.1 - READING, Gemini: the Twins, Pages 81-85 (Blue)

What is the meaning of the prefix "non-" in the word "nonfiction"?

• Together

• Not

• Before

• After

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What type of text is described as "informational" in the document?

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Nonfiction

• Drama

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What is the main topic of the passage discussed in the document?

• Planets

• Constellations

• Oceans

• Mountains

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What is the purpose of nonfiction text according to the document?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To confuse

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Why are constellations important?

• They help in navigation and understanding the night sky.

• They are just random patterns with no significance.

• They are only important for astrology.

• They are used to predict weather changes.

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How have various cultures explained the constellation Gemini?

• As a pair of twins with different stories.

• As a single star with no special meaning.

• As a symbol of bad luck.

• As a representation of the sun and moon.

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Which text feature is NOT mentioned in the document?

• Title

• Pictures and captions

• Index

• Maps

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What is the definition of the word "constellation"?

• A group of stars that form a shape

• A picture, image, or design made by repeated items

• Very old

• A person who writes stories in lines with emotion and rhythm

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Which word means "very old"?

• Pattern

• Ancient

• Devoted

• Mortal

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What does the word "poet" mean?

• A person who writes stories in lines with emotion and rhythm

• Loyal; deeply caring

• Subject to death; will not live forever

• Skilled or knowledgeable

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