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Comprehension test.
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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.
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What do you know about the son after reading this story?
Explain your answer
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Question 18
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Explain why the author of this text used the title:
Annie's story: A thriller or tragedy
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Question 26
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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
"You'll have to go up and get him" Dad says this because Brek is
Too far away
Too disobedient
Too old to move
Too deff to hear
Which paragraph best shows that Brek and Dad worked as a team?
paragraph 1
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 6
In paragraph 2, Brek stares the cattle down in order to
Hide his fear
Calm the cattle
Control the cattle
Watch what happens
The text says Brek was a good cattle dog because he
Works when he is old
takes care of the cattle
will wait until he is called
doesn't quit until the job is done
Dad stayed in the truck because
his son was busy
Brek would not come
they needed him to drive
he was too old to climb hills
How does the reader know that Brek was not completely deaf?
he can move cattle
he responded to the son
he waited for dad's whistle
he came when dad called him
The short sentences are used throughout this story because
They build suspense
they persuade readers
the dad speaks like that
the son is telling the story
The story is about
Pride
Loyalty
Honesty
Obedience
The author suggests Annie Edson Taylor was
foolish
reckless
desperate
misguided
Annie planned to make money by
teaching school
selling her story
saving her wages
begging for money
Annie Edson Taylor's barrel ride over Niagara falls made her
the only woman to survive
the first person to attempt this feat
the first barrel rider to be successful
the only female barrel rider to try Niagrara falls
People were surprised that Annie was alive after her stunt because
she was a woman
her forhead was bleeding
other people had died trying
they didn't expect anyone to survive
How did bystanders feel when the barrel was opened?
lively
amazed
fortunate
disapointed
Why did Annie Edson taylor fail to achieve what she wanted?
She wanted too much money
People did not believe her story
All her money was spent on the barrel ride
Annie was not the first person to survive the falls
Annies stunt earned her
many awards
lots of money
a place in history
praise from her peers
This text was written by
Buzz
Pauly
RSPCA
Gaurdian Angel
The purpose of this text is to encourage people to
donate money
adopt an animal
take care of Buzz
look after their pets
In the first paragraph, the word 'seized' means that Buzz was
lost
stolen
rescued
fostered
Buzz needed a Guardian Angel because he was
neglected
dangerous
badly behaved
badly groomed
In the first paragraoh, the words 'let alone' are used to show Buzz looked
very lonely
like he was in pain
nothing like a poodle
recognisable as a dog
Which description is used to show the effects of Buzz's bath?
Treatment
Scrawny body
his red-raw skin
Handsom fellow
Which of the following would help treat Buzz's scrawny body?
Love
Medicine
Healthy diet
regular bath
