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The International Space Station

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Its _________ is the mood of a room or a place.

a)

glance

b)

atmosphere

c)

plunge

2.

When an object bounces off a surface, it is said to ________ off it.

a)

glance

b)

endure

c)

plunge

3.

To _______ someone is to persuade that person to do something.

a)

unite

b)

convince

c)

plunge

4.

A highly valued, costly object can be called _________.

a)

brilliant

b)

swift

c)

precious

5.

Something rough or unpleasant to the senses can be _________.

a)

swift

b)

precious

c)

harsh

6.

Antonym for harsh morning light

a)

strong

b)

unpleasant

c)

pleasant

7.

Antonym for unite the two parties

a)

split

b)

discuss

c)

join

8.

Antonym for my precious diary

a)

interesting

b)

worthless

c)

special

9.

Antonym for a glance in my direction

a)

stare

b)

peek

c)

walk

10.

Antonym for a brilliant surface

a)

dull

b)

harsh

c)

vivid

11.

Synonym for a chilly atmosphere

a)

environment

b)

drink

c)

reaction

12.

Synonym for convince them to act

a)

persuade

b)

request

c)

promise

13.

Synonym for endure the hardships

a)

understand

b)

withstand

c)

ignore

14.

Synonym for a plunge in temperature

a)

drop

b)

rise

c)

report

15.

Synonym for swift movements

a)

graceful

b)

slow

c)

rapid

16.

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?

a)

Moving around in space is not easy either.

b)

Astronauts have a lot of fun in space.

c)

Working in space is a dangerous job.

d)

Astronauts must cook for themselves, too.

17.

Which point of view is used in the article?

a)

first person through the writer of the article

b)

third person through a narrator

18.

This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.


What is the main idea of this article?

a)

The International Space Station circles the Earth every 90 minutes.

b)

The International Space Station is 150 miles above Earth's atmosphere.

c)

The International Space Station is as big as a football field.

d)

The International Space Station is a remarkable workplace in space.

19.

Part Two


Which two sentences from the passage support the main idea in Part One?

a)

"Some astronauts complete experiments."

b)

"Gravity doesn't hold the body in one place."

c)

"Others work as mechanics, using robot arms to fix machines."

d)

"On the plus side, heavy things seem light in space."

20.

The two countries were convinced that the project could be successful.


The suffix "-ful" helps the reader know that the word "successful" means?

a)

made of success

b)

someone who has success

c)

without success

d)

full of success