Zany Zebras

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17 questions
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If the topic of the text is Zebra's - write one sentence to tell the main idea of the passage.

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The title of this story is an example of...

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In the text the word ‘ballistic’ means...

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Animals go into quarantine so they can be...

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What could have happened if the fences were not made stronger?

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What could have happened if the fences were not made higher?

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Complete this cloze exercise to make a prediction.

If the zoo ____________ had not ______________ the zebras to the ____________ yard, they would have continued to cause __________ and frighten the _____________ .
Other Answer Choices:
relocated
havoc
keepers
holding
giraffes
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A group of zebras is called a...

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Zebras are herbivores or plant eaters.

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The truck with the zebras arrived at the zoo.

Which paragraph includes this information?

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The attendants built shelters and holding yards for the zebras.

Which paragraph includes this information?

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Write 3 possible arguments why it might be difficult to bring new zebras to a zoo.

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Sequence the events in the correct order

  1. Every precaution had to be taken
  2. The truck broke through the red ribbon
  3. The zebras stood quietly
  4. The Zebras destroyed the pole that the giraffes ate from
  5. The giraffes settled and their behaviour improved
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Tick all the statements that are true

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Give 2 possible reasons why the Zebra's could have been put next to the giraffes rather than the lions.

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Give reasons to explain why the title "Zany Zebras" is perfect for this text.

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In only 1-2 sentences, summarise the text.