FREE OLNA Reading Questions and Answers
What is the most significant disadvantage of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)? (paragraph 4)
Explanation:
Line 2 of the third paragraph states:
‘Some PLBs do not float and may not be intended for use in water…’
A standard EPIRB has a location accuracy of approximately: (paragraph 3)
Explanation:
Line 3 of the third paragraph states:
Non-GPS EPIRBs have a location accuracy of approximately 5 kilometres.
…A non GPS EPIRB would be referred to as a standard EPIRB.
Which sentence has the underlined word incorrectly spelled?
Explanation:
Sentence 4 contains the incorrect spelling (breth). Should be breath.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Explanation:
The phrase should is incorrect and is often blamed on the incorrect abbreviation of should’ve.
You’re is an abbreviation of you are, whilst your is a word indicating belonging (your pencil)
The story in this text is being told to: (second last line)
Explanation:
The clue is in the second last line:
‘Grandpa shook his head…’ The story is being told to his grandchild.
What does this sentence need for the intention to be clear?
“My main hobbies are cycling swimming cooking cats and dogs.”
Explanation:
It is probably unwise to have a hobby that includes cooking cats and dogs.
So, the use of commas will prevent misunderstanding.
Commas need to be inserted after cycling, swimming, and cooking.
Which of the following is not true about an EPIRB?
Explanation:
There is no mention within the text of a flare that ignites on contact with water.
Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word ‘monstrous’? (paragraph 1)
Explanation:
Each answer is a combination of different words with the same meaning.
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.
Explanation:
their - belonging to or associated with the people mentioned or easily identified.
stationery - writing and other office materials
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?
Explanation:
The only choice of licences that satisfies the requirements for both Gross Vehicle Mass and the number of axles is the third description, Heavy Rigid.
His friends were envious because (paragraph 2):
Explanation:
There is only one answer that can be supported in the text.
In line 6, Grandpa says that he was the first and only amongst his friends to get a licence.