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Vocabulary Chapters 4
Chapter 4 Questions
Reading Skills
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True or False? A question that starts with the words "who" or "how" is called a "wh question."
true
100
True or false: The main idea is not an important part of a lecture or talk.
False
100
True or False? The word "picture" is a synonym for the word "image."
True
100
True or false: Todd Endris was attacked by a whale, and a group of dolphins saved him.
False (attacked by a shark)
100
The word "preview" means to study the reading after you read it.
false
200
What type of question is this: You walked to class, didn't you? A) yes/no B) tag C) alternative
B) tag
200
Which of the following would NOT be a detail: A) 283 B) The Trump Towers C) about
C) about
200
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Researchers at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in the U.S. study dolphin _______________. A) behavior B) structure C) creative
A) behavior
200
What is the main idea of the article "Dolphins to the Rescue?" A) dolphins are very intelligent. B) Dolphins are intelligent and can help people. C) Dolphins have a very interesting brain structure.
B) Dolphins are intelligent and can help people.
200
Which of the following is NOT a way to preview a book: A) look at the front cover B) look at all the pictures C) read the back cover
B) look at all the pictures
300
Answer the following question: Do you know what time it is?
Yes, it's _______________ o'clock (or other answers)
300
What is another name for the topic in a conversation? A) subject B) verb C) definition
A) subject
300
To teach a human or animal to do something is to ____________ them.
train
300
Dolphins rescued a swimmer in A) California B) New Zealand C) the Gulf of Aqaba
C) Gulf of Acaba
300
A book about Prince William of England would be an example of which kind of book? Fiction or Nonfiction?
Nonfiction
400
What kind of question is this?: Do you prefer coffee or tea?
alternative
400
What do we call very specific pieces of information in a talk or lecture?
details
400
The word "train" means to A) hurt B) teach C) help
B) teach
400
What animals in the article were rescued by dolphins?
Whales
400
Name ONE thing you would look at in order to preview a short article from the newspaper.
Possible answers: title, photo, graph or chart, caption, first and last lines of paragraphs
500
Give an example of an embedded question.
Many possible answers, but the question should look like two questions in one (ie: Could you tell me when the next train is?)
500
What was the main idea of the listening called "Memorial Day?"
Answers will vary but should make sense.
500
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The ______________ of the human brain is very different from the ______________ of the dolphin brain.
structure
500
The article tells us that dolphins are intelligent animals. Explain ONE reason why they may KNOW when someone is in danger, according to the article.
Possible answers include: have a large brain, have a brain heavier than a human brain, senses controlled by only one part of the brain, aware of everything around them
500
Why is it important to preview something before you read it?
Possible answers include: gives you ideas about what you will read; helps you to understand what you will read; helps you decide if you want to read it