Comprehension - The Haunted House - Year 4/5
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Questions and Answers
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True or False? The chart is meant to be read from right to left?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The chart is not meant to be read from right to left.Rate this question:
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- 2.
All stories start with "Creep along hallway"?
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "All stories start with 'Creep along hallway'" is not true. It is a false statement because not all stories begin with the phrase "Creep along hallway". Stories can start in various ways, with different settings, characters, or events. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 3.
There are three doors you can try?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that there are three doors that one can try. This implies that there are multiple options available for selection, giving the person a choice to try different doors.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The lion is hiding in the wardrobe?
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that the lion is hiding in the wardrobe. However, lions are not typically found hiding in wardrobes. Lions are large wild animals that are usually found in grasslands, savannas, or forests. They are not known to hide in man-made structures like wardrobes. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Your friend is chased by a vampire?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
When you are on the landing you hear someone scream?
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that when you are on the landing, you hear someone scream. The answer "True" implies that it is indeed true that you hear someone scream while being on the landing.Rate this question:
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- 7.
There are rotten stair boards?
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given question states "There are rotten stair boards?" and the correct answer is "True". This implies that the statement is true, indicating that there are indeed rotten stair boards present.Rate this question:
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- 8.
There are some real dangers in this house?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that there are indeed some real dangers in the house. This implies that there are potential risks or hazards present within the house that could potentially cause harm or pose a threat to individuals inside.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Type what happens next (copy exactly from the Flow Chart): * You decide to investigate the scream.
Correct Answer
If investigate run along hallway and catch your friend
if investigate run along hallway and catch your friend
Run along hallway and catch your friend
run along hallway and catch your friend - 10.
Type what happens next (copy exactly from the Flow Chart): * You open the wardrobe.
Correct Answer
Vampire bat jumps out
vampire bat jumps out - 11.
Type what happens next (copy exactly from the Flow Chart): * You walk out into the balcony.
Correct Answer
Fall through rotten floor boards
fall through rotten floor boards
fall through rotten floorboards
Fall through rotten floorboards - 12.
Type what happens next (copy exactly from the Flow Chart): * Door two is locked.
Correct Answer
If door locked lose nerve and run from house
if door locked lose nerve and run from house - 13.
Type what happens next (copy exactly from the Flow Chart): * Door one is unlocked.
Correct Answer
Walk through into lion cage. Be eaten
walk through into lion cage. Be eaten
Walk through into lion cage. Be eaten. - 14.
Choose the word below that is a synonym for: * unlocked
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Fastened
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Unfastened
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Untouched
Correct Answer
B. UnfastenedExplanation
The word "unfastened" is a synonym for "unlocked" because both words describe the state of something not being secured or closed. When something is unfastened, it means that it is not securely or tightly closed, just like when something is unlocked, it is not secured with a lock. Therefore, "unfastened" is the correct answer as it shares a similar meaning with "unlocked".Rate this question:
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Choose the word below that is a synonym for: * nerve
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Worry
- B.
Rudeness
- C.
Courage
Correct Answer
C. CourageExplanation
Courage is the correct answer because it is a synonym for "nerve". Nerve refers to the ability to remain calm and determined in a difficult or challenging situation, which is also a characteristic of courage. Both words imply bravery and the ability to face fear or danger without hesitation.Rate this question:
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Choose the word below that is a synonym for: * rotten
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Crumbling
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Dirty
- C.
Gloomy
Correct Answer
A. CrumblingExplanation
The word "crumbling" is a synonym for "rotten" because both words describe something that is in a state of decay or deterioration. When something is crumbling, it is falling apart or disintegrating, similar to how something that is rotten is decomposing or falling apart. Therefore, "crumbling" can be used interchangeably with "rotten" to describe something that is in a state of disrepair or decay.Rate this question:
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Choose the word below that is a synonym for: * decide
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Tell
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Refuse
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Choose
Correct Answer
C. ChooseExplanation
The word "choose" means to make a decision or to select from a number of options. It is synonymous with the word "decide" as both words refer to the act of making a choice. The other options, "tell" and "refuse," do not have the same meaning as "choose" and therefore are not synonyms for it.Rate this question:
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Choose the word below that is a synonym for: * investigate
- A.
Flee
- B.
Search
- C.
Trespass
Correct Answer
B. SearchExplanation
The word "search" is a synonym for "investigate" because it refers to the act of looking for something or someone in order to find or discover information. When investigating a situation, one typically conducts a search to gather evidence or gather information that will help in understanding the situation better. Therefore, "search" is the correct answer as it shares a similar meaning with "investigate".Rate this question:
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Choose the word below that is a synonym for: * balcony
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Roof
- B.
Pantry
- C.
Verandah
Correct Answer
C. VerandahExplanation
A verandah is a covered platform that is usually attached to the side of a building and is supported by columns or pillars. It is typically used as an outdoor sitting area or as an extension of the indoor living space. A balcony, on the other hand, is a similar structure, but it is usually elevated and attached to an upper floor of a building. Therefore, verandah and balcony are synonyms as they both refer to outdoor platforms attached to a building, but a verandah is usually on the ground floor while a balcony is on an upper floor.Rate this question:
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Blood-curdling spine-chilling heart-stopping faint-hearted * They were frozen by a __________________ scream from upstairs. (Choose the best option to complete this sentence)
Correct Answer
blood-curdling
blood curdling
bloodcurdlingExplanation
The correct answer is "blood-curdling, blood curdling, bloodcurdling." These options all mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably to describe a scream that is so terrifying that it makes someone freeze in fear.Rate this question:
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Blood-curdling spine-chilling heart-stopping faint-hearted * Fearfully they listened to the __________________ noise of chains rattling. (Choose the best option to complete this sentence)
Correct Answer
heart-stopping
heart stopping
heartstoppingExplanation
The correct answer is "heart-stopping," "heart stopping," and "heartstopping." These options all correctly complete the sentence by describing the noise as something that causes fear or alarm. The hyphenated form "heart-stopping" is the most commonly used and grammatically correct, but the other two options without the hyphen are also acceptable variations.Rate this question:
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Blood-curdling spine-chilling heart-stopping faint-hearted * The __________________ boys charged from the old house. (Choose the best option to complete this sentence)
Correct Answer
faint-hearted
faint hearted
faintheartedExplanation
The correct answer is "faint-hearted, faint hearted, fainthearted." This is because all three variations of the word "faint-hearted" are acceptable and can be used interchangeably in this context. The sentence suggests that the boys charged from the old house were lacking courage or bravery.Rate this question:
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Blood-curdling spine-chilling heart-stopping faint-hearted * A peal of __________________ laughted broke the silence. (Choose the best option to complete this sentence)
Correct Answer
spine-chilling
spine chilling
spinechillingExplanation
The correct answer is "spine-chilling, spine chilling, spinechilling" because the phrase "spine-chilling" is used to describe something that is extremely frightening or terrifying. In the given sentence, a "peal of spine-chilling laughter" would imply that the laughter was so scary or unsettling that it caused a break in the silence. The three options provided are all variations of the correct spelling and formatting of "spine-chilling," indicating that any of them would fit grammatically and convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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