In Australia, cattle and sheep ranches are called stations. Most stations are very big. A station may be so large that low-flying helicopters are used to herd the animals. You could drive for several days in one direction and never leave the station.
What is the Main Idea? (use a complete sentence)
Question 22
22.
The thick, white coat of the Artic fox keeps it warm in freezing temperatures. It also helps the fox to blend into the snowy landscape so that it can hide from predators and sneak up on prey without being seen.
What is the main idea of this paragraph and write a supporting detail. (complete sentences)
When Devin's dog ran away, he and his dad hung a _____________ of their lost dog poster on every telephone pole.
autograph
paragraph
photocopy
phonograph
The farmer had no wood, so he was __________ of making a fire in his fireplace.
ineligible
incapable
irrational
declined
The doctor prescribed a medication that would _____________ the other medication he was taking for allergies.
decode
counteract
decline
displace
It was dishonorable to throw away the book that the club's original ____________ was written in.
creed
photograph
audition
counterpart
Sally wore a ____________ to track her steps during her workout.
autograph
watch
pedometer
photograph
When Molly went backstage of the concert, she wasn't able to get a/an _________________ because the singer had broken his hand.
autograph
audience
counterpart
picture
My mom took me and 3 of my friends to get a ____________ for my birthday, even though I have extremely ticklish feet.
paragraph
audition
haircut
pedicure
Sam wrote a ________________ summarizing what the book was about to share with the class.
photograph
paragraph
telegraph
graphite
The dentist told me to use a/an ___________ mouthwash to kill the germs in my mouth.
podiatrist
audible
ineligible
antiseptic
She had a dance _________ to become one of the Mt. Vernon dance members.
counterpart
audience
audition
creed
For question 11-15, please tell whether the two words are synonyms or antonyms.
counterpart/co-worker
synonym
antonym
irrational/clear thinking
synonym
antonym
credible/reliable
synonym
antonym
irregular/typical
synonym
antonym
audience/crowd
synonym
antonym
For questions 16 - 20, please read the following sentences and decide if they are true or false.
A photograph shows that an article is probably nonfiction.
True
False
The Queen of England is ineligible to run for President of the United States.
True
False
A decline in the stockmarket pays more money.
True
False
If I do a cannonball into a swimming pool, the water will be displaced.
True
False
When the antisocial girl went to the party, she sat on the couch alone watching as everyone was laughing and having a great time.