Maadi Narmer School Name: _____________________________
Semi-International Division Class: _____________________________
English Language Department Date: _____________________________
Primary 4
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT (1)
Focus Skill: Character, Setting & Plot
Read the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question:
The Surprise
Jordan Brin’s mother was a nurse. She worked at the hospital downtown.
Jordan usually did her homework and set the dinner table while she waited
for her mother to come home from work. As Jordan was getting a snack
from the kitchen, she noticed the blinking light on the answering machine.
It was a message from her mother. “Jordan, I have a big surprise for you.
Call me when you get home.”
The last time her mother had surprised her, the surprise was not what
Jordan had expected. Her mother had asked her to help with the annual
neighborhood cleanup. Still, Jordan hoped this would be a pleasant
surprise. She paged her mom, who called back almost immediately.
“You’ll never guess who’s here,” her mother said gleefully into the phone.
“It’s Cally Chin.”
Jordan had posters of Cally Chin on her bedroom walls. She was a
basketball sensation. Jordan’s mother explained that Cally had injured
herself and had come to the hospital. As Ms. Brin took care of Cally, they
became friendly. Now Jordan had a chance to meet Cally in person at
the hospital.
Jordan jumped on the first bus headed toward the hospital. It was a great
experience. Cally gave Jordan some tips for improving her own basketball
skills. She also autographed a basketball for Jordan. This time, her mother’s
surprise had been great!
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1. Who is the main character in the story?
a) Jordan Brin
b) Jordan’s mother
c) Cally Chin
d) Ms. Brin
2. Which of the following events occurs FIRST in the story?
a) Jordan rides a bus to the hospital.
b) Jordan talks to her mother on the phone.
c) Jordan meets Cally Chin.
d) Jordan gets basketball tips from Cally Chin.
3. Where does most of the story take place?
a) at Jordan’s school and at the hospital
b) at Jordan’s home and on the bus
c) at Jordan’s school and at her home
d) at Jordan’s home and at the hospital
4. Why was Cally Chin at the hospital?
a) She was hoping to meet Jordan.
b) She was injured.
c) She was old friends with Ms. Brin.
d) She was very ill.
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Focus Skill: Character, Setting & Plot
Read the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question
The Giant Lobster
Gary had heard about the giant lobster from some friends. It turned out
they were right about its size. It weighed thirteen pounds! When he saw it,
Gary felt more than awe for this lobster, though. He had read that large
lobsters were also old ones. This one was trapped in a tiny tank at the
supermarket. The thought of someone eating that poor old guy made
Gary very sad.
He wanted to rescue the lobster, but he knew that he had neither the time
nor the money to take care of a pet. Besides, where would he put it? Even
so, Gary asked the supermarket manager if he would let the lobster go to a
good home. The manager explained that lobsters are sold by the pound,
and he showed Gary how much the giant lobster cost. The manager could
not afford to give away that much money. Then Gary asked his friends to
give money to buy the lobster, but his friends were more interested in
eating the lobster than saving it.
Finally, Gary called the city zoo. Mr. Hu, an employee of the zoo, said he
would try to help. Gary and Mr. Hu worried that someone might buy the
lobster before they could save it. Working together, they raised enough
money to buy the lobster, and they put it in the children’s section of the
zoo’s aquarium. Mr. Hu put a picture of Gary beside the lobster’s new tank.
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1. How does the supermarket manager affect the events in the story?
a) By lowering the price of the lobster, the supermarket manager helps
Gary buy the lobster and save it.
b) The supermarket manager likes lobsters, so he helps Gary raise money
to save the lobster.
c) The supermarket manager dislikes Gary’s friends; therefore, he will not
allow them to buy the lobster.
d) Because the supermarket manager is unable to help Gary, Gary must
find other ways to save the lobster.
2. Why is Mr. Hu an important character in the story?
a) Mr. Hu helps Gary resolve his problem.
b) Mr. Hu makes solving the problem in the story more difficult.
c) Mr. Hu is the main character in the story.
d) Mr. Hu is part of the problem to be resolved in the story.
3. Which is the conflict in the story?
a) Gary’s friends want to buy the giant lobster, but it is too expensive.
b) Gary asks the manager to give the lobster away, but it has been sold.
c) Gary wants to save the lobster, but he is unable to buy or keep it.
d) Gary’s friends want to eat the lobster, but it has been sold.
4. How is the conflict resolved?
a) Gary convinces the store manager to give the lobster away.
b) Gary’s friends buy the giant lobster from the store manager.
c) Gary and Mr. Hu worry that someone might buy the lobster.
d) Gary and Mr. Hu buy the lobster and put it in the zoo.
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Vocabulary List 1
1. Which of the following is the best definition of "pact"?
a) A feeling of unease or nausea.
b) A difficult or dangerous undertaking.
c) A formal agreement between two or more parties.
d) A person who is annoying or irritating.
2. If someone feels "queasy", what are they most likely experiencing?
a) A feeling of intense happiness.
b) A feeling of sadness or depression.
c) A feeling of unease or nausea.
d) A feeling of anger or frustration.
3. What does it mean to "foist" something onto someone else?
a) To force or impose something on someone else.
b) To give something willingly to someone else.
c) To help someone else with a difficult task.
d) To avoid responsibility for something.
4. Which of the following is an example of a "venture"?
a) Going to the grocery store.
b) Watching a movie at home.
c) Starting a new business.
d) Taking a nap.
5. If someone is "annoyed", how are they feeling?
a) Happy and content.
b) Excited and thrilled
c) Angry or irritated.
d) Afraid and worried.
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6. If a strict diet is "depriving" someone, what is happening?
a) They are being given too much food to eat.
b) They are being given unhealthy food to eat.
c) They are being denied certain foods or food groups.
d) They are being encouraged to eat more than they want to.
7. What does it mean to "venture" into unknown territory?
a) To take a nap in an unfamiliar place.
b) To start a new business in a familiar industry.
c) To explore new places or ideas.
d) To stay within one's comfort zone.
8. If a loud noise "annoys" someone, how do they typically react?
a) They ignore it.
b) They laugh and smile.
c) They become angry or upset.
d) They become sleepy or relaxed.
9. If they are "depriving" themselves of something, what are they doing?
a) They are taking away something from themselves.
b) They are giving something away.
c) They are buying something they want or need.
d) They are helping someone else get what they want or need.
10. What does it mean to "foist" something onto someone else?
a) To force or impose something on someone else.
b) To give something willingly to someone else.
c) To help someone else with a difficult task.
d) To avoid responsibility for something.
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Subject-Verb Agreement
1. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) My friend plays the piano.
b) My friend play the piano.
c) My friends plays the piano.
2. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) She enjoys reading books.
b) She enjoy reading books.
c) She is enjoys reading books.
3. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) The students study for their exams.
b) The students studies for their exams.
c) The student study for his exams.
4. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) Every morning, the sun rises.
b) Every morning, the sun rise.
c) Every mornings, the sun rises.
5. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) The company produces high-quality products.
b) The company produce high-quality products.
c) The companies produces high-quality products.
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6. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) John and Mary go to the same school.
b) John and Mary goes to the same school.
c) John and Mary going to the same school.
7. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) She plays the piano and guitar.
b) She play the piano and guitar.
c) She playing the piano and guitar.
8. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) The cat and dog is sleeping.
b) The cat and dog are sleeping.
c) The cat and dog sleeps.
9. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) He enjoys both swimming and playing tennis.
b) He enjoy both swimming and playing tennis.
c) He enjoying both swimming and playing tennis.
10. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) My sister and I is going to the park.
b) My sister and I are going to the park.
c) My sister and I goes to the park.
11. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) They has great ideas for the project.
b) They have great ideas for the project.
c) They having great ideas for the project.