For Schools Reading Flashcards

A blog reads: 'After moving to a new town, Anna was nervous at first but soon made friends.' How did Anna feel later?

Answer: Happier with new friends

She was nervous 'at first' but 'soon made friends', showing she felt better later.

Choose the correct word: 'This is the best book ___ I have ever read.'

Answer: that

'That' is the relative pronoun used for things in this sentence.

A timetable shows the bus leaves at 8:15 and arrives at 8:50. How long is the journey?

Answer: 35 minutes

From 8:15 to 8:50 is 35 minutes.

In 'Despite his hard work, he didn't pass the exam,' what is surprising?

Answer: He worked hard but failed

'Despite his hard work' shows the failure is unexpected after working hard.

A poster reads: 'Recycle your bottles here. Help save the planet.' What is the poster encouraging?

Answer: Recycling bottles

The poster encourages people to recycle their bottles.

Choose the best word: 'He spoke quietly ___ not to wake the baby.'

Answer: so as

'So as not to' expresses purpose — the reason for speaking quietly.

A message reads: 'Sorry, I borrowed your pen and forgot to return it.' What did the person do?

Answer: Took and kept the pen

The person borrowed the pen and forgot to give it back.