Literacy Sample 3.3 1 3 2

Literacy Sample 3.3
Read the text and 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
On which day did the family go to the show?
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
2
Which word did Macy use to describe the lamb?
Enter the word in the box.
3
Which ride did Macy mention in the text?
scary Mary
show bags
world bender
lamb ride
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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 very fast. 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 in the box that is used to describe
a squiddle's eyes.
5
Where do squiddles sleep?
on the ground
in caves
under logs
in trees
6
While sleeping they wrap their tails around a
branch to stop them from falling.
The word they refers to
squiddles
branches
trees
monkeys
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Read the text and 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
7
Enter the word in the box that means
'to draw water into their trunk'
8
About how long is an elephant's trunk?
1 metre
2 metres
3 metres
4 metres
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Read the text and then answer questions 9 and
10.
It was raining as Charles and Liam walked
towards the cave. As they entered the cave they
herd strange 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.
9
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.
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