WorksheetsSub-unit Comprehension Test Study Guide
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 14mins
Did you know that not all deserts are
hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very
dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long
winters when the temperatures can reach below
freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of
snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.
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problem and solution
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Electricity can flow through some kinds
of materials, but not through others.
Materials that electricity can flow through are
called conductors. Metal and water are both
conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity
cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic,
glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.
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cause and effect
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Today more people are connected to
the internet than ever before, not only at
home, but also on mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets. Many of these people
now get their news from the internet rather than
reading newspapers. As a consequence, many
newspapers have gone out of business.
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description
cause and effect
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An earthquake that occurs under the
ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is
a series of giant waves that can cause a great
deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when
it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach
and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run
to higher ground as fast as you can.
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Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.
When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is
trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.
trying to give you information and teach you facts.
trying to get you to do or try something.
trying to see if you are paying attention.
Most people considered Dr. Finlay of Cuba to be crazy because of his theory that Yellow Fever was spread through:
touch
clothing
mosquitoes
ticks
The doctors knew that Dr. Lazear was probably going to die because:
he turned yellow.
he was delirious.
he vomited up black blood
he had a fever of 104 degrees.
All of the following are reasons that Dr. Reed doubted the mosquito theory except:
Private Dean was lying about how he had contracted Yellow Fever
Some of Lazear’s volunteers stayed healthy when bitten by mosquitoes.
Finlay had failed to produce yellow fever cases when he tried to do the experiment.
Some mosquito bites caused the disease while others did not.
Unwilling and hesitant to do something.
mourning
aghast
resemblance
reluctant
