Understanding Reference in Text 20/1

Passage 1 Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds. These animals live in groups led by a matriarch, the oldest female in the group.  "They" in line 2 refers to…

• Land

• Elephants

• Intelligence

• Groups

Passage 1 Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds. These animals live in groups led by a matriarch, the oldest female in the group. "These animals" in line 3 refers to…

• Matriarch

• Elephants

• Social bonds

• Female leaders

Passage 2 The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species. This vast ecosystem plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. Scientists have warned that deforestation in this area could have severe consequences. "This vast ecosystem" refers to…

• Amazon Rainforest

• The Earth

• Scientists

• Climate

Passage 2 The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species. This vast ecosystem plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. Scientists have warned that deforestation in this area could have severe consequences.  "This area" in line 3 refers to…

• A city

• The atmosphere

• The Amazon Rainforest

• Consequences

Passage 3 Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist. Her discoveries in radioactivity led to important medical advancements. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. "Her" in line 2 refers to…

• A student

• Marie Curie

• A doctor

• Radiation

Passage 3 Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist. Her discoveries in radioactivity led to important medical advancements. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. "She" in line 3 refers to…

• A Nobel Prize

• A scientist

• Marie Curie

• Medicine

Passage 4 Tigers are one of the most endangered species. These magnificent creatures are often hunted for their fur, leading to a decline in their population.  "These magnificent creatures" refers to…

• Tigers

• Hunters

• Fur

• Population

Passage 4 Tigers are one of the most endangered species. These magnificent creatures are often hunted for their fur, leading to a decline in their population.  "Their" in line 3 refers to…

• The environment

• Hunters

• Tigers

• Humans

Passage 5 Thomas Edison was a great inventor. His most famous invention was the light bulb, which changed the way people lived. This innovation made homes and streets safer at night.  "His" refers to…

• A scientist

• Thomas Edison

• Light

• Safety

Passage 5 Thomas Edison was a great inventor. His most famous invention was the light bulb, which changed the way people lived. This innovation made homes and streets safer at night. "This innovation" refers to…

• Electricity

• Light bulb

• Homes

• Streets