WSC READING COMPREHENSION 2021

What is your name and school?

Example: Samantha Dewhurst (Sunshine Primary School)

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According to the text, at what times of the day are kids likely to want snacks?

• late afternoon

• mornings

• bed time

• during and after school

For which season is pumpkin soup recommended?

• summer

• autumn

• winter

• spring

In what order should the pumpkin soup ingredients be used?

• onions, garlic, butter, pumpkin, potatoes, milk, Chicken Supreme, cream, herbs and salt

• onions, garlic, butter, Chicken Supreme, pumpkin, potatoes, milk, cream, herbs and salt

• pumpkin, potatoes, milk, onions, garlic, butter, Chicken Supreme, cream, herbs and salt

• herbs, salt, onions, garlic, butter, Chicken Supreme and cream

Why are the words Chicken Supreme shown in italics?

• for emphasis

• to show this is the most important ingredient

• because they are the brand name of a product

• because it is another name for pumpkin soup

What is the phrase Too much of a good thing? referring to?

• leftover meat

• leftover vegetables

• leftover carrots

• peanut butter

The phrase Too much of a good thing? is what type of writing technique?

• statement

• question

• exclamation

• symbolisim

According to the text, what are two positive things about carrot juice?

• It is refreshing and frothy.

• It is refreshing and quick to make.

• It is refreshing and makes a good tonic.

• It is weird and frothy.

Which dairy foods are used in the soup recipe?

• potatoes and pumpkin

• cream and chives

• milk and butter

• butter, milk and cream

Why might readers prefer the first two recipes over the third one?

• They are quick and easy, and require fewer ingredients than the soup.

• They need to be cooked, which makes them take longer to prepare.

• They taste better than the soup.

• They are more filling than the soup.