FREE OLNA Reading Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which sentence has the underlined word incorrectly spelled?

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The soldier took one last lingering breth before passing away.

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John’s apartment was on the fourth floor.

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When in a classroom, students need to pay attention.

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Maria bought a new pair of shoes for the ball.

Question 2

Choose the correct pair of words in the following statement.

The large stationary/stationery stores are inundated at the beginning of the school year when parents are shopping for materials there/their children might need.

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stationery / their

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stationary / there

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stationery / there

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stationary / their

Question 3

Quentin’s licence permits him to drive trucks and buses with a Gross Vehicle Mass more than 8 tonnes, and with up to 3 axles. Which licence does Quentin have?

Accepted Answer

HR

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MR

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HC

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MC

Question 4

The story in this text is being told to:  (second last line)

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The grandchild

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The father

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The old Man

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The grandfather

Question 5

His friends were envious because (paragraph 2):

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they didn’t have their driver’s licence

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their parents didn’t have a car

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they had girlfriends

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they weren’t yet seventeen years old.

Question 6

Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word ‘monstrous’? (paragraph 1)

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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gigantic, hideous

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horrific, colossal

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huge, evil

Question 7

A standard EPIRB has a location accuracy of approximately: (paragraph 3)

Accepted Answer

5 kilometres

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150 metres

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24 kilometres

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48 kilometres

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about an EPIRB?

Accepted Answer

It contains a flare that is ignited in contact with water.

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It can operate continuously for 48 hours.

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It will float and keep the antennae above water.

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It has a lanyard so it can be attached to a floating object.

Question 9

What is the most significant disadvantage of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)? (paragraph 4)

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it may not float on contact with water

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it is smaller than the EPIRB

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it needs to be worn or carried

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it has a smaller battery life

Question 10

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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The teacher should have prepared for your class.

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The teacher should have prepared for youre class.

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The teacher should of prepared for youre class.

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The teacher should of prepared for your class.