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“Lucas tiptoed past his sleeping baby sister so he would not wake her.” Why did Lucas tiptoe?

1. ABecause his feet were sore
2. BTo surprise his parents
3. CTo avoid waking his sister
4. DBecause the floor was wet

“Pedro opened the fridge, but it was empty except for a bottle of ketchup. He sighed and picked up his car keys.” What is Pedro most likely going to do?

1. AGo to sleep
2. BMake a big dinner
3. CGo to buy food
4. DClean the fridge

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. ALightning heating the air very quickly
2. BStrong wind blowing through trees
3. CRain hitting the ground very hard
4. DClouds bumping into each other

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. AMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
2. BUsing it in a small closed cupboard
3. CLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
4. DOpening a window while using the spray

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AEat mainly white bread and cheese.
2. BAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
3. CEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
4. DRest in bed as much as possible every day.

“The patient said he felt ‘as weak as a kitten’ after his long illness.” What does the patient mean?

1. AHe felt very sleepy.
2. BHe wanted a pet cat.
3. CHe felt very weak.
4. DHe felt playful and lively.

The writer argues: “We should not build the new road. It will destroy the old forest, and the traffic it saves will last only until more cars fill it.” Which piece of evidence would most strengthen the writer’s argument?

1. AA survey showing most people own a car
2. BA map showing where the new road would go
3. CStudies showing new roads often fill with more traffic
4. DA report that the forest is rarely visited

The author writes: “Our survey found that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend chewing gum.” The survey was paid for by a chewing gum company and asked only 10 dentists. Why should a reader be cautious about this claim?

1. AThe sample is tiny and the sponsor has an interest.
2. BChewing gum is not sold in most countries.
3. CDentists know little about teeth.
4. DThe survey should have asked only one dentist.