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WorksheetsThe International Space Station
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Its _________ is the mood of a room or a place.
glance
atmosphere
plunge
When an object bounces off a surface, it is said to ________ off it.
glance
endure
plunge
To _______ someone is to persuade that person to do something.
unite
convince
plunge
A highly valued, costly object can be called _________.
brilliant
swift
precious
Something rough or unpleasant to the senses can be _________.
swift
precious
harsh
Antonym for harsh morning light
strong
unpleasant
pleasant
Antonym for unite the two parties
split
discuss
join
Antonym for my precious diary
interesting
worthless
special
Antonym for a glance in my direction
stare
peek
walk
Antonym for a brilliant surface
dull
harsh
vivid
Synonym for a chilly atmosphere
environment
drink
reaction
Synonym for convince them to act
persuade
request
promise
Synonym for endure the hardships
understand
withstand
ignore
Synonym for a plunge in temperature
drop
rise
report
Synonym for swift movements
graceful
slow
rapid
Read the sentences from the passage.
All astronauts are highly trained. Their actions must be swift and sure when problems arise.
What point is the author making with the details in these sentences?
Moving around in space is not easy either.
Astronauts have a lot of fun in space.
Working in space is a dangerous job.
Astronauts must cook for themselves, too.
Which point of view is used in the article?
first person through the writer of the article
third person through a narrator
This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.
What is the main idea of this article?
The International Space Station circles the Earth every 90 minutes.
The International Space Station is 150 miles above Earth's atmosphere.
The International Space Station is as big as a football field.
The International Space Station is a remarkable workplace in space.
Part Two
Which two sentences from the passage support the main idea in Part One?
"Some astronauts complete experiments."
"Gravity doesn't hold the body in one place."
"Others work as mechanics, using robot arms to fix machines."
"On the plus side, heavy things seem light in space."
The two countries were convinced that the project could be successful.
The suffix "-ful" helps the reader know that the word "successful" means?
made of success
someone who has success
without success
full of success
