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- 1.
Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?
- A.
Tommy Douglas wanted to make life better for everyone, so he became a politician.
- B.
Tommy was a member of the CCF.
- C.
Tommy Douglas brought miners food and blankets when they went on strike.
Correct Answer
A. Tommy Douglas wanted to make life better for everyone, so he became a politician.Explanation
The main idea of paragraph 2 is that Tommy Douglas wanted to improve the lives of people, which led him to become a politician.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which word below is not a synonym for "senior"?
- A.
Sibling
- B.
Pensioner
- C.
elder
Correct Answer
A. SiblingExplanation
The word "sibling" does not mean "senior" but refers to a brother or sister. On the other hand, "pensioner" and "elder" are both synonyms for "senior" as they refer to someone who is older in age or more advanced in years.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 6?
- A.
Tommy became a member of the federal government in 1961.
- B.
One of Tommy's ideas to help people live a quality life was money for seniors.
- C.
Canadians named Tommy as the greatest Canadian of all time in 2004.
Correct Answer
C. Canadians named Tommy as the greatest Canadian of all time in 2004.Explanation
The main idea of paragraph 6 is that Canadians named Tommy as the greatest Canadian of all time in 2004.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 3?
- A.
Many people thought Tommy was a communist.
- B.
Tommy wrote a book called "Mouseland".
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Tommy made up a story called "Mouseland" to explain his political views.
Correct Answer
C. Tommy made up a story called "Mouseland" to explain his political views. -
- 5.
Which word below is an antonym for "huge"?
- A.
Enormous
- B.
Tiny
- C.
Large
Correct Answer
B. TinyExplanation
The word "tiny" is an antonym for "huge" because "tiny" means very small in size, while "huge" means very large in size. Therefore, "tiny" is the opposite in meaning to "huge".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which word below is an antonym for "infection"?
- A.
illness
- B.
Sickness
- C.
Healthiness
Correct Answer
C. HealthinessExplanation
The word "infection" refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body, causing disease. An antonym for this would be "healthiness," which refers to a state of being free from illness or disease. Therefore, "healthiness" is the opposite of "infection" as it represents a condition of well-being and good health.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following statements expresses the main idea of paragraph 1?
- A.
Even as a teenager, Tommy Douglas thought everyone should be able to live a quality life.
- B.
Tommy Douglas witnessed a shooting by police when he was a teenager growing up in downtown Winnipeg.
- C.
Tommy Douglas grew up in downtown Winnipeg.
Correct Answer
A. Even as a teenager, Tommy Douglas thought everyone should be able to live a quality life. -
- 8.
Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 4?
- A.
Tommy passed a law giving workers a minimum of two weeks paid vacation each year.
- B.
Tommy tried to make life better for everyone after becoming premier of Saskatchewan..
- C.
As premier, Tommy brought in power across Saskatchewan.
Correct Answer
B. Tommy tried to make life better for everyone after becoming premier of Saskatchewan..Explanation
The correct answer explains that the main idea of paragraph 4 is about Tommy's efforts to improve the lives of people after becoming the premier of Saskatchewan.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which statement below is an opinion?
- A.
When the miners in his town went on strike, he brought them food and blankets.
- B.
He became premier of Saskatchewan in 1944.
- C.
Tommy Douglas is still the greatest Canadian of all time.
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. Tommy Douglas is still the greatest Canadian of all time.Explanation
The statement "Tommy Douglas is still the greatest Canadian of all time" is an opinion because it expresses a subjective belief about Tommy Douglas's status as the greatest Canadian. Opinions are personal judgments or beliefs that cannot be proven or disproven. In contrast, the other statements provide factual information about specific events or positions held by individuals.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which word below is an antonym for "protest"?
- A.
Accept
- B.
Challenge
- C.
Oppose
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. AcceptExplanation
The word "accept" is an antonym for "protest" because "accept" means to agree to or approve of something, while "protest" means to express disagreement or disapproval.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 5?
- A.
Because of an infection when he was young, Tommy nearly lost a leg.
- B.
Tommy wanted everyone to have free health care.
- C.
Tommy's family didn't have health care because they were poor.
Correct Answer
B. Tommy wanted everyone to have free health care. -
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