Extensive Reading

12 Grade 5 English questions on Extensive Reading, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A story that has been passed down through generations by word of mouth is called:

   A. a biography

   B. a poem

   C. an oral narrative

   D. a novel

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The biography of Wangari Maathai would mainly tell you about:

   A. how to plant trees

   B. African animals

   C. the life and achievements of Wangari Maathai

   D. Kenya's environment

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A table of contents in a book is found:

   A. at the back of the book

   B. at the beginning of the book

   C. in the middle of the book

   D. on the cover

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A person who writes books is called:

   A. a reader

   B. an editor

   C. an author

   D. a publisher

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5. Question 5

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   A person who repairs water pipes is called a:

   A. electrician

   B. plumber

   C. carpenter

   D. painter

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A book that tells the true life story of a person, written by that person, is called:

   A. a folktale

   B. an autobiography

   C. a novel

   D. a biography

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   An index in a book helps you:

   A. locate specific topics quickly

   B. find the main idea

   C. improve reading speed

   D. understand new words

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   Marking scheme

   A. Index = alphabetical list of topics with page numbers

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Reading the first and last paragraph of a chapter helps to:

   A. understand every detail

   B. get a general idea of the content

   C. learn new words

   D. improve handwriting

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   Marking scheme

   B. Scanning first/last paragraphs gives overview

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   "Reading regularly improves vocabulary, concentration, and imagination. Children who read widely perform better in school."

   Which of the following is a benefit of reading regularly?

   A. Better vocabulary and concentration

   B. Faster running speed

   C. Improved physical fitness

   D. Better cooking skills

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   Marking scheme

   A. Reading improves vocabulary and concentration

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which word completes the idiom: "It's raining cats and _______."

    A. dogs

    B. mice

    C. kittens

    D. birds

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    A word that sounds like another but has a different meaning is called a:

    A. homophone

    B. prefix

    C. antonym

    D. synonym

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A person who makes furniture is called a:

    A. electrician

    B. carpenter

    C. mechanic

    D. plumber

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