Museum Visit

Question 1 literal meaning

Narrative

The Tiny Fossil

Imogen expected the dinosaur skeleton to be her favourite exhibit, but a tiny fossil in a drawer changed her mind. It showed the print of a leaf smaller than her thumb. The guide explained that small clues can tell big stories about ancient places. Imogen sketched the fossil carefully in her notebook.

Text: The Tiny Fossil

What did the tiny fossil show?

the school office the print of a small leaf a loud whistle a missing lunchbox

Question 2 main idea

Text: The Tiny Fossil

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about a birthday party. Small museum objects can reveal important information. The text is mainly about a lost pet. The text is mainly about buying new equipment.

Question 3 vocabulary in context

Text: The Tiny Fossil

In this text, what does 'exhibit' mean?

hide from view speak loudly move very quickly an object shown in a museum

Question 4 inference

Text: The Tiny Fossil

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The characters dislike school. The text is about a competition prize. Imogen becomes interested in careful observation. The setting is in another country.

Question 5 author purpose

Text: The Tiny Fossil

What is the main purpose of this text?

to confuse the reader to entertain and inform to list random facts to advertise a toy

Question 6 text structure

Text: The Tiny Fossil

Which structure best describes this text?

expectation, discovery and reflection question and answer only alphabetical list recipe ingredients only

Question 7 literal meaning

Text: The Tiny Fossil

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

a rhyme pattern a spelling rule an unrelated opinion literal meaning

Question 8 summarising

Text: The Tiny Fossil

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Question 9 literal meaning

Informative

Museum Map Tips

A museum map can help visitors plan a route. Start by finding the entrance, toilets and information desk. Then look for numbered galleries. Some maps use colours for different topics, such as science, history or art. A legend explains the symbols used on the map.

Text: Museum Map Tips

What explains the symbols on a museum map?

the school office a missing lunchbox a loud whistle a legend

Question 10 main idea

Text: Museum Map Tips

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about a birthday party. The text is mainly about a lost pet. Museum maps help visitors move around and understand spaces. The text is mainly about buying new equipment.

Question 11 vocabulary in context

Text: Museum Map Tips

In this text, what does 'route' mean?

speak loudly move very quickly hide from view a path from one place to another

Question 12 inference

Text: Museum Map Tips

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The text is about a competition prize. Planning can save visitors time. The characters dislike school. The setting is in another country.

Question 13 author purpose

Text: Museum Map Tips

What is the main purpose of this text?

to give practical information to list random facts to advertise a toy to confuse the reader

Question 14 text structure

Text: Museum Map Tips

Which structure best describes this text?

steps and examples question and answer only alphabetical list recipe ingredients only

Question 15 literal meaning

Text: Museum Map Tips

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

a spelling rule literal meaning an unrelated opinion a rhyme pattern

Question 16 summarising

Text: Museum Map Tips

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Question 17 literal meaning

Persuasive

Please Slow Down

Museums are better when visitors slow down. Rushing past glass cases means missing small details, labels and questions. Choose three exhibits and spend time with each one. You may notice a pattern, a material or a story you would otherwise miss.

Text: Please Slow Down

How many exhibits does the writer suggest choosing?

the school office three a loud whistle a missing lunchbox

Question 18 main idea

Text: Please Slow Down

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about buying new equipment. The text is mainly about a birthday party. Visitors should slow down to notice more. The text is mainly about a lost pet.

Question 19 vocabulary in context

Text: Please Slow Down

In this text, what does 'otherwise' mean?

if not hide from view speak loudly move very quickly

Question 20 inference

Text: Please Slow Down

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The text is about a competition prize. Looking carefully can improve learning. The characters dislike school. The setting is in another country.

Question 21 author purpose

Text: Please Slow Down

What is the main purpose of this text?

to list random facts to persuade to confuse the reader to advertise a toy

Question 22 text structure

Text: Please Slow Down

Which structure best describes this text?

opinion, reason and suggestion recipe ingredients only question and answer only alphabetical list

Question 23 literal meaning

Text: Please Slow Down

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

a spelling rule a rhyme pattern an unrelated opinion literal meaning

Question 24 summarising

Text: Please Slow Down

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Question 25 comparing texts

Text: Museum Visit

Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?

Their text types and structures are different. They all have the same speaker. They contain no details. They all use the same title.

Question 26 comparing ideas

Text: Museum Visit

Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.

Written response: compare your ideas with the model and checklist after checking. This response is not auto-scored.

Reading texts

The Tiny Fossil

Museum Map Tips

Please Slow Down

Questions

The Tiny Fossil

What did the tiny fossil show?

Which sentence best states the main idea?

In this text, what does 'exhibit' mean?

Which inference is best supported by the text?

What is the main purpose of this text?

Which structure best describes this text?

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Museum Map Tips

What explains the symbols on a museum map?

Which sentence best states the main idea?

In this text, what does 'route' mean?

Which inference is best supported by the text?

What is the main purpose of this text?

Which structure best describes this text?

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Please Slow Down

How many exhibits does the writer suggest choosing?

Which sentence best states the main idea?

In this text, what does 'otherwise' mean?

Which inference is best supported by the text?

What is the main purpose of this text?

Which structure best describes this text?

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?

Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.

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