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WorksheetsYear 5 - Reading - NAPLAN Test - Set 2 - Literacy Preparation
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which word gives information about the snake’s colour?
jet
fire
grass
molten
Where was the snake when it was first seen?
behind the person
on the molten glass
on the person’s feet
in front of the person
What words in the text let the reader know that the snake is definitely dead?
savage force
jewelled stare
ants swarming
nameless dread
Each black stick melts in curves
This line in the poem means
There are many curved sticks.
Each stick looks like a snake.
Black sticks melt rather than burn.
The sun is so hot it melts the sticks.
What does the person in the poem think of the snake before he kills it?
beautiful but evil.
black and curved.
shiny and magical.
shiny but dangerous.
What words best show how the poet describes the snake’s movements?
fiery and hot
smooth and flowing
swarming and tough
magical and sparkling
What does the word recoil suggest in the last line of the poem?
a feeling of fear.
a sense of savagery.
the curves of the stick.
the shape of the snake.
What type of snake is described in the poem?
a taipan
a grass snake
a diamond python
a red bellied black snake
What is key information in the blue section of this text?
The snow leopard
can run quickly and quietly.
cannot live in central Mongolia.
has been endangered for centuries.
is beautiful and well adapted to its environment.
Which of the following statements is true according to the information in this text?
Central Asia has many snow leopards.
Central Asia is a wilderness environment.
Central Asia has freezing mountain areas.
Central Asia is another name for Mongolia.
A snow leopard uses its tail for
protecting its young.
protecting its habitat.
protection from the weather.
protection from other animals.
The fur on the underside of a snow leopard’s feet helps it to
grip the ice.
hold its prey.
move quietly
hide its tracks.
The text argues that the snow leopard is endangered because of
changes to its environment.
living in a harsh environment.
coping with the harsh weather.
being isolated in the mountains.
Where is hunting snow leopards legal?
only in Mongolia.
most forest areas.
most of Central Asia.
only in the mountains.
According to this text, which statement is true?
The snow leopard
cannot be saved.
is loved by everyone.
lives across the globe.
has a distinctive appearance.
Why is Alice holding the seat?
Dave gave her a fright.
Her fingers are hurting.
She is frightened of flying.
She is slipping off the seat.
What is the relationship between Dave and Alice?
Alice is Dave’s friend.
Alice is Dave’s older sister.
Dave is Alice’s older brother.
Dave is Alice’s younger brother.
Why are Dave and Alice flying to Newcastle?
Dave loves flying.
Driving is not fun.
Alice is too young to drive.
Flying is quicker than driving.
What does snapped mean in this test?
said angrily
broken in half
cracked loudly
stapled together
What is the most likely reason for Dave to suggest they play the questions game?
He is feeling bored on the flight.
He talks a lot when he is scared.
He wants to take Alice’s mind off flying.
He has liked the game since he was young.
As soon as Dave suggests they play the question game Alice
can’t remember the game.
is happy to play the game.
is not interested in playing the game.
wants to play only if she can win the game.
Which one of the following quotes show the change in Alice’s attitude?
“Fire away.”
Alice snapped.
“Alright,” she said.
She sat slumped in the chair.
When Alice explains her game rules Dave is
sick of her complaining.
confident he can beat her.
sure she will play by the rules.
wary of Alice’s motives for the new rules.
Alice looked out the window, smiling contentedly.
Alice smiles contentedly out the window because she knows
the answer to her question.
the answer to Dave’s question.
there is no answer to her question.
there is no answer to Dave’s question.
Which of these is a message you can take from this story?
Boys are smarter than girls.
Don’t play games for money.
Overconfidence can be a mistake.
Older people can protect younger people.
