Literacy Sample 5.3 1 3 2

Literacy Sample 5.3
Read the text then answer questions 1, 2 and 3.
On Saturday my family went to the show. We went
on lots of rides. My favourite was the 'world bender'.
It was scary, but fun.
After lunch we walked around and looked at the
animals. I got to feed a lamb. It was so cute.
Finally, we bought some show bags. It was a great
day. By Macy.
1
What type of text did Macy write?
description
narrative
recount
report
2
Which word did Macy use to describe the lamb?
Enter the word in the box.
3
What was the last thing the family did?
they went on some rides
they fed the animals
they bought show bags
they had lunch
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Read the text then answer questions 4, 5 and 6.
A squiddle has long hair, big eyes and
purple feet. It can run quickly. Squiddles
spent all day on the ground, but like to
sleep in trees. While sleeping they wrap
their long tails around a branch to stop
them from falling.
4
Enter the word from the text that means 'very
fast'.
5
Why do squiddles wrap their tails around a
branch during the night?
so they can feel vibrations
it protects them from other animals
so they don't fall out of the tree while sleeping
to keep it out of the way
6
It can run quickly.
The word it refers to
squiddles
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branches
trees
monkeys
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Read the text then answer questions 7 and 8.
Elephants
The African elephant is the largest living land
animal. Its trunk is about two metres long.
Although used for breathing, an elephant's
trunk also helps them drink. Elephants suck
water into their trunks then curl their trunks into
their mouths and blow.
7
Enter the word in the box that means
'to draw water into their trunk'
8
Which sentence is false?
The African elephant is the largest land
animal.
An elephant's trunk is only used for
breathing.
The average length of an elephant's
trunk is two metres.
Elephants drink water.
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Read the text then answer questions 9 and 10.
It was raining as Charles and Liam walked
towards the cave. As they entered the cave they
heard strage noises. They both looked at each
other in fear. They looked into the darkness and
could see a shadow coming towards them. As
they turned to run a stray cat came running out.
"It's only a cat," said Liam.
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10
The spelling mistake in the text has been circled.
Enter the correct spelling in the box.
Which sentence is true?
It was dark inside the cave.
There was a bear in the cave.
It was snowing.
Charles and Liam weren't scared
when they heard the noises.
END
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