Comprehension Assessment - A Cold Wet Place (Year 4)
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A Cold Wet Place "I wish the Macready would hurry up and take all these people away," said Susan presently, "I'm getting horribly cramped." "And what a filthy smell of camphor!" said Edmund. "I expect the pockets of these coats are full of it," said Susan, "to keep away the moths." "There's something sticking into my back," said Peter. "And isn't it cold?" said Susan. "Now that you mention it, it is cold," said Peter, "and hang it all, it's wet too. What's the matter with this place? I'm sitting on something wet. It's getting wetter every minute." He struggled to his feet. "Let's get out," said Edmund, "they've gone." "O-o-oh!" said Susan suddenly. And everyone asked her what was the matter. * From The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis How many people speak in the passage?
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This Comprehension Assessment titled 'A Cold Wet Place' for Year 4 students, evaluates understanding of a passage from C. S. Lewis's 'The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe'. It focuses on identifying speakers, describing sensory details, and interpreting textual context.
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What's another word that could be used in place of the word "horribly" in this passage?
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Disgustingly
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Terribly
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Scarily
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Sadly
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A. TerriblyExplanation
In this passage, the word "horribly" is used to describe something in a negative or unpleasant way. Similarly, the word "terribly" can be used as a synonym for "horribly" to convey the same meaning. It implies that the subject being described is of very poor quality or is causing great distress or discomfort.Rate this question:
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Name the third character who speaks in this passage
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Peter - 4.
What's another expression that means "hang it all"?
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Put it on the hook.
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Damn it!
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Use the coat-hanger.
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That's wonderful!
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A. Damn it!Explanation
The phrase "Damn it!" is used as an expression of frustration or annoyance, similar to "hang it all." It is a common exclamation used to vent frustration or express dissatisfaction with a situation.Rate this question:
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Why did Susan think there was the "filthy smell"?
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Somebody had farted.
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There were dead moths.
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It was to keep moths away.
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There was rubbish lying around.
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A. It was to keep moths away.Explanation
Susan thought there was a "filthy smell" because it was to keep moths away. This suggests that there was a strong and unpleasant odor present, which was intentionally used as a deterrent for moths.Rate this question:
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What does the word "cramped" mean?
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Body is sore
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The place smells bad
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There's not enough room
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It looks really old
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A. There's not enough roomExplanation
The word "cramped" means that there is not enough room. It implies that the space is small and crowded, leaving little space for movement or comfort.Rate this question:
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Who first felt cold?
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Joseph
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Peter
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Susan
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Alex
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A. Susan -
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What could the characters in this passage smell?
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camphor
CamphorExplanation
The characters in this passage could smell camphor. Camphor is a strong-smelling substance that is often used in medicine and as a fragrance. It is likely that the passage mentions camphor as a scent that the characters are able to detect in their surroundings.Rate this question:
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"I expect the pocket's of these coats are full of it," said Susan. What does she mean by "it"?
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camphor
CamphorExplanation
Susan is referring to camphor when she says "it." She expects that the pockets of these coats are full of camphor, which implies that camphor is commonly stored or used in the pockets of these coats.Rate this question:
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The thing they were sitting on was both _____________ and __________ . (Write the missing words to this sentence)
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cold wet
Cold Wet
cold, wet
Cold, WetExplanation
The correct answer is "cold, wet" or "Cold, Wet". The sentence suggests that the thing they were sitting on had both a low temperature and was damp or moist. The use of the comma in "cold, wet" or "Cold, Wet" implies that the two adjectives are separate and not linked together.Rate this question:
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What is camphor used for?
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to keep away mothsExplanation
Camphor is commonly used to keep away moths due to its strong and distinct odor. Moths are repelled by the scent of camphor, making it an effective natural insect repellent. It is often used in closets, drawers, and storage areas to protect clothes and other items from moth damage. Additionally, camphor has antifungal and antimicrobial properties, making it useful for preventing mold and mildew growth.Rate this question:
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Where do you think the characters in this passage were?
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wardrobe
cupboard
wadrob
cubordExplanation
The correct answer is wardrobe, cupboard, wadrob, cubord. The passage suggests that the characters were in a location that can be referred to as both a wardrobe and a cupboard. The variations in spelling (wadrob, cubord) might be due to typographical errors or different regional spellings.Rate this question:
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