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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the PURPOSE of TEXT 1?
Persuade: The author is trying to get the reader to do something.
Inform: The author is trying to give the reader facts and information.
Entertain: The author is trying to keep the reader’s attention through enjoyment.
What is the PURPOSE of TEXT 2?
Persuade: The author is trying to get the reader to do something.
Inform: The author is trying to give the reader facts and information.
Entertain: The author is trying to keep the reader’s attention through enjoyment.
Which TWO languages are MOST COMMON in South America?
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish
How many languages are spoken in Brazil?
118
108
80
180
Of the countries listed in TEXT 1, which has the SMALLEST population?
Suriname
Argentina
Guyana
Brazil
Of the countries listed in TEXT 1, which has the BIGGEST population?
Suriname
Argentina
Guyana
Brazil
Is TEXT 1 mostly FACT, OPINION, or a MIX OF BOTH?
Fact
Opinion
Mix of fact and opinion
Is TEXT 2 mostly FACT, OPINION, or a MIX OF BOTH?
Fact
Opinion
Mix of fact and opinion
Which of these words is closest in meaning to "urged?"
Ordered
Recommended
Whispered
Discourage
As described in TEXT 1, what is the definition of a BORDER?
A wall separating 2 opposite sides.
Where two countries meet.
Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.
The people were paying very close attention as they looked closely into the water. They were alert and ready to catch the fish.
Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?
Vulnerable
Population
Helpless
Intently
Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.
The number of people living in a country or area.
Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?
Vulnerable
Population
Helpless
Intently
Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.
Ava was feeling in danger and without protection because she was by herself.
Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?
Vulnerable
Population
Helpless
Intently
Match the EXCERPT to the CORRECT vocabulary word.
The fish didn’t stand a chance and had no way of defending itself against the men.
Which vocabulary word goes BEST with this excerpt?
Vulnerable
Population
Helpless
Intently
In which country could you expect to LIVE the LONGEST?
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Colombia
BRAZIL is one of THREE South American countries who's MAIN LANGUAGE is NOT Spanish.
What is the MAIN LANGUAGE used in BRAZIL?
French
Dutch
English
Portuguese
GUYANA is one of THREE South American countries who's MAIN LANGUAGE is NOT Spanish.
What is the MAIN LANGUAGE used in GUYANA?
French
Dutch
English
Portuguese
SURINAME is one of THREE South American countries who's MAIN LANGUAGE is NOT Spanish.
What is the MAIN LANGUAGE used in SURINAME?
French
Dutch
English
Portuguese
What was SIMILAR about the two texts?
What was DIFFERENT about the two texts?
