Comprehension Test

"You'll have to go up and get him" Dad says this because Brek is

Which paragraph best shows that Brek and Dad worked as a team?

In paragraph 2, Brek stares the cattle down in order to

The text says Brek was a good cattle dog because he

Dad says if you've been proud to havea dog walk behind you for 18 years the least you can do is look after him in his old age.

Explain what dad means.

Dad stayed in the truck because

How does the reader know that Brek was not completely deaf?

The short sentences are used throughout this story because

The story is about

What do you know about the son after reading this story?

Explain your answer

The author suggests Annie Edson Taylor was

Annie planned to make money by

Annie Edson Taylor's barrel ride over Niagara falls made her

People were surprised that Annie was alive after her stunt because

How did bystanders feel when the barrel was opened?

Why did Annie Edson taylor fail to achieve what she wanted?

Annies stunt earned her

Explain why the author of this text used the title:

Annie's story: A thriller or tragedy

This text was written by

The purpose of this text is to encourage people to

In the first paragraph, the word 'seized' means that Buzz was

Buzz needed a Guardian Angel because he was

In the first paragraoh, the words 'let alone' are used to show Buzz looked

Which description is used to show the effects of Buzz's bath?

Which of the following would help treat Buzz's scrawny body?

Vocabulary is chosen in this text as a persuasive device. Read the expressions below and explain why it might persuade a reader:

1) Infested with fleas

2) rely on the RSPCA

3) your support

4) your gift, small or large