Year 4 ICAS English 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Structure

In this source, how does the title "The Warm Rock" help frame the text?

A It hints that temperature, not only appearance, will matter in the explanation. B It focuses the reader on a single game feature that carries the review. C It draws attention to who is named and who is left unnamed. D It states the position while the speech explains the reason behind it.

Question 2 of 5 Voice

When judging the writer's tone, why has the writer included a first idea and then another clue or condition?

A to say who should avoid the game as well as who should play it B to separate the film's quality from the way it was advertised C to end on a general point that the small story has earned D to show that checking a claim matters more than repeating it

Question 3 of 5 Syntax

When linking the opening and ending, what does "it" refer to in "it chose the rock"?

A the incomplete but useful map design B the lizard C the cup record and the old team program D the shared public signal made by the bell

Question 4 of 5 Structure

In the final paragraph, the diagram shows the broad movement of "Which Seeds Floated". Which sequence best matches the text?

A final answer -> unrelated detail -> new topic -> no conclusion B minor detail -> minor detail -> minor detail -> repeated minor detail C test described -> conclusion written -> question asked -> real result reported D simple blame -> evidence ignored -> joke ending -> no purpose

Question 5 of 5 Comprehension

In this source, which claim is not supported by the text?

A the flat rock warmed earlier than the shaded stones B the class learns not to rely on the most obvious clue alone C The lizard never uses colour to avoid predators. D to show how a second clue improves an explanation

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