Reading Level 8 (14%)

1. Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

Tommy Douglas wanted to make life better for everyone, so he became a politician.

Tommy was a member of the CCF.

Tommy Douglas brought miners food and blankets when they went on strike.

The main idea of paragraph 2 is that Tommy Douglas wanted to improve the lives of people, which led him to become 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.

2. Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 3?

Many people thought Tommy was a communist.

Tommy wrote a book called "Mouseland".

Tommy made up a story called "Mouseland" to explain his political views.

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Explanation

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3. Which word below is an antonym for "infection"?

Illness

Sickness

Healthiness

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.

Explanation

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.

4. Which statement below is an opinion?

When the miners in his town went on strike, he brought them food and blankets.

He became premier of Saskatchewan in 1944.

Tommy Douglas is still the greatest Canadian of all time.

Option 4

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.

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.

5. Which word below is an antonym for "huge"?

Enormous

Tiny

Large

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".

Explanation

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".

6. Which of the following statements expresses the main idea of paragraph 1?

Even as a teenager, Tommy Douglas thought everyone should be able to live a quality life.

Tommy Douglas witnessed a shooting by police when he was a teenager growing up in downtown Winnipeg.

Tommy Douglas grew up in downtown Winnipeg.

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7. Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 4?

Tommy passed a law giving workers a minimum of two weeks paid vacation each year.

Tommy tried to make life better for everyone after becoming premier of Saskatchewan..

As premier, Tommy brought in power across Saskatchewan.

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.

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.

8. Which word below is an antonym for "protest"?

Accept

Challenge

Oppose

Option 4

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.

Explanation

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.

9. Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 5?

Because of an infection when he was young, Tommy nearly lost a leg.

Tommy wanted everyone to have free health care.

Tommy's family didn't have health care because they were poor.

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10. Which word below is not a synonym for "senior"?

Sibling

Pensioner

Elder

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.

Explanation

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.

11. Which statement below expresses the main idea of paragraph 6?

Tommy became a member of the federal government in 1961.

One of Tommy's ideas to help people live a quality life was money for seniors.

Canadians named Tommy as the greatest Canadian of all time in 2004.

The main idea of paragraph 6 is that 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.