Reading Flashcards

Which sentence has the underlined word incorrectly spelled?

Answer: The soldier took one last lingering breth before passing away.

Explanation: Sentence 4 contains the incorrect spelling (breth). Should be breath.

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.

Answer: stationery / their

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?

Answer: HR

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.

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

Answer: The grandchild

Explanation: The clue is in the second last line: ‘Grandpa shook his head…’ The story is being told to his grandchild.

His friends were envious because (paragraph 2):

Answer: they didn’t have their driver’s licence

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.

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

Answer: All of the above

Explanation: Each answer is a combination of different words with the same meaning.

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

Answer: 5 kilometres

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 of the following is not true about an EPIRB?

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

Explanation: There is no mention within the text of a flare that ignites on contact with water.

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

Answer: it may not float on contact with water

Explanation: Line 2 of the third paragraph states: ‘Some PLBs do not float and may not be intended for use in water…’

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Answer: The teacher should have prepared for your class.

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)

What does this sentence need for the intention to be clear? “My main hobbies are cycling swimming cooking cats and dogs.”

Answer: Commas

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.