ADVENTURER PRIMARY APRIL- ENGLISH
Section 1
GRAMMAR MCQ
Read each question carefully. Choose the most suitable answer.
1. Visitors to the zoo often queue up to ________ selected animals during their feeding
time.
A. fed
C. feeding
B. feed
D. feeds
2. Aldabra Atoll was born when a volcano erupted ________ the sea floor and pierced
the surface of the ocean.
3.
A. on
C. from
B. in
D. under
_________photos of animals in the wild is quite challenging as they will not pose for
you.
A. take
C. takes
B. took
D. taking
4. Coconut crabs are rarely found in most places but thousands of ________ crabs still
survive on Aldabra Atoll.
A. these
C. those
B. this
D. them
5. The lagoon and seas around Aldabra Atoll teem ______ an amazing abundance of fish
and other marine creatures.
A. around
C. with
B. from
D. through
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Section 2
PUNCTUATION
For questions 6 to 12, choose the correct punctuation to complete the passage. Circle the best
answer.
Mr Peschak is an explorer who had always dreamed of returning to the Seychelles which he
had visited as a child. He said, “Did you know I visited Seychelles when I was 14 years old [6] I
like to explore the reef without SCUBA gear [7] holding my breath for a few minutes at a time.
[8] He was able to swim with just a mask, snorkel, fins and a weight belt [9] However, he has to
be careful if he does not want to become a shark [10] s meal, because a great variety of sharks
roam the reef. [11] I need to respect these sharks, especially the black [12] tip reef sharks
which are very powerful although not dangerous,” he clarified.
6.
A. [ ‘ ] apostrophe
B. [ , ] comma
C. [ - ] hyphen
D. [ ? ] question mark
A. [ ! ] exclamation
mark
B. [ : ] colon
C. [ , ] comma
A. [ “ ] inverted
commas
B. [ ; ] semi-colon
C. [ ( ] bracket
A. [ . ] full stop
B. [ ; ] semi-colon
C. [ - ] hyphen
D. [ ‘ ] apostrophe
A. [ ‘ ] apostrophe
B. [ , ] comma
C. [ ! ] exclamation mark
D. [ ( ] bracket
A. [ “ ] inverted
commas
B. [ - ] hyphen
C. [ ( ] bracket
A. [ _ ] dash
B. [ , ] comma
C. [ - ] hyphen
D. [ : ] colon
7.
D. [ . ] full stop
8.
D. [ : ] colon
9.
10.
11.
D. [ : ] colon
12.
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Section 3
VOCABULARY MCQ
For questions 13 to 18, four options are given. Circle the best answer.
13. Aldabra Atoll has very _______ rainfall.
A. sparse
C. little
B. scant
D. small
14. When you explore the reef you need to ___________ out for sharks which roam the
ocean waters.
A. watch
C. look
B. see
D. guard
15. The giant groupers and bohars make the reef a __________ place to swim in.
A. dangerous
C. harmful
B. risky
D. treacherous
16. There are many sharks in the reef, of which the black-tip reef shark is the most
_________ .
A. general
C. widespread
B. familiar
D. frequent
17. Predatory animals like the lions and tigers and the sharks are at the ________ of the
food chain.
A. head
C. summit
B. peak
D. lead
18. The writer, Thomas Peschak considered it a great ________ to be allowed to dive in the
waters around Aldabra Atoll.
A. advantage
C. distinction
B. honor
D. glory
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Section 4
VOCABULARY CLOZE
Choose the most suitable word(s) to replace the underlined word(s). Circle the best answer.
To [19] trek across the land on Aldabra Atoll can be quite [20] hazardous because of the
jagged [21] maze of sharp rocks.
However, this harsh land is a [22] sanctuary for many
amazing plants and animals. If you are observant and/or lucky on your journey you may be able
to spot the [23] slinky flightless bird called the white-throated rail.
19.
A. walk
C. jog
B. run
D. travel
A. dangerous
C. tricky
B. risky
D. challenging
A. network
C. pathways
B. tangle
D. expanse
A. retreat
C. refuge
B. home
D. place
A. elusive
C. slippery
B. mysterious
D. rare
20.
21.
22.
23.
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Section 5
COMPREHENSION MCQ
Read the article ‘A Tale of an Atoll’ from pages 2 to 9 and answer the following questions.
Choose the best answer.
24. An atoll is
A. a coral island
B. an extinct volcano
C. a ring-shaped coral reef that surrounds a shallow lagoon
D. a shallow lagoon in the middle of a coral island
25. A volcanic island forms when a volcano erupts from the ocean floor. What causes this
island to eventually disappear?
A. It eventually sinks back into the ocean.
B. Rain, wind and waves weather and erode the volcanic island.
C. The ocean waves flatten it till it disappears.
D. Sea-level rises and covers the entire island so it is in longer visible.
26. What is an arthropod?
A. It is a nocturnal animal.
B. It is an animal that lives on both land and in the water.
C. It is an invertebrate animal that has an external skeleton, a segmented
body and jointed limbs.
D. It has eight claws or limbs.
27. Why are mangroves considered as among the toughest trees in the world?
A. They have long stilt-like roots which anchor them firmly in the mud.
B. They thrive along the sea shore in muddy areas.
C. They are the only trees which can survive in mudflats.
D. They are able to tolerate the ever changing conditions at the edge of the
sea.
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Section 6
GRAMMAR CLOZE
There are 7 blanks, numbered 28 to 34, in the passage below. From the list of words given,
choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to L) in the blanks below.
EACH WORD CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE.
(A) this
(E) by
(I) an
(B) about
(F) around
(J) to
(C) among
(G) a
(k) of
(D) that
(H) from
(L) these
The thickets of mangrove trees provide shelter [28] _______________________ both birds
and fish. Above the water the mangroves are home to colonies of birds [29]
_________________ build their nests [30] _________________ the leafy branches [31]
__________________________ the trees. Under the water, the trees’ tangled roots provide
[32] __________________ safe place for small fish to hide [33] _____________ predators.
[34] ________________ predators, such as barracudas will feed on the small fish, which
are unable to find a hiding place.
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Section 7
EDITING
Correct each word in bold for spelling errors and the underlined for grammatical errors. Write
the correct answer in the blanks below.
Aldabra Atoll is a sanctuary for two giants. They [35] is the giant tortoises and the coconut
crabs. The giant tortoises are reptiles which are comparable to large [36] mamals, such as
elephants which roam the jungles of India and [37] Afrika. Although they are giant creatures,
they may cook in their shells if they are not [38] on a cool spot during the heat of the day. The
coconut crabs are huge, unlike the normal crabs which we usually eat for dinner. The length of
this crab may be [39] by much as one meter from claw to claw. Its claws are strong enough to
[40] brek open the hard shell of a coconut.
35. ________________________________________________
36. ________________________________________________
37. ________________________________________________
38. ________________________________________________
39. ________________________________________________
40. ________________________________________________
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Section 8
COMPREHENSION CLOZE
Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
Aldabra Atoll has been designated as a World Heritage site because of its pristine ecosystem
and [41] ________________________________ of living creatures. The government and
people of the Seychelles, where the atoll is located must [42] ___________________________
the atoll to ensure that it is well maintained and [43] ____________________ in its pristine
state. This will enable future [44] __________________________ to appreciate and enjoy the
Indian Ocean’s most exquisite jewel.
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Section 9
SENTENCE SYNTHESIS
Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one
sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the given one(s).
45. Aldabra Atoll is better known for its thorny shrubs and sharp rocks. It is usually bone dry
and has very little rainfall during the year.
Most islands in the Indian Ocean have
numerous coconut trees and sandy beaches.
______________________________________________________________________
but___________________________________________________________________
because_______________________________________________________________
46. Tourism can earn a lot of money for the Seychelles. The government has not opened up
Aldabra Atoll to tourists. Only a few scientists are allowed to visit and live on the islands.
Although_______________________________________________________________
and__________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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Section 10
COMPREHENSION OPEN-ENDED
Read the article ‘A Tale of an Atoll’ from pages 2 to 9 and answer the following questions.
47. How do herbivores help the ecosystem in Aldabra Atoll?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
48. What did conservationists such as Charles Darwin do in the late 1800s?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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Section 11
GRAPHIC STIMULUS
Study the picture at the bottom of page 8 and answer the following questions. Choose the best
answer.
49. What part does the black-tip reef shark play in the ecosystem of the atoll?
A. It will keep the lagoon clean by
C. It will use its powerful body to clear
eating up all the rubbish.
the reef of all the algae and seaweed.
B. It helps to maintain the diversity
D. It will eat up many of the groupers
of the reef ecosystem by keeping
and snappers and other predators in
other large predators in check.
the waters around the reef.
50. In your opinion, how did the black-tip shark get its name?
A. It has many black marks on its
C. It stands out because the pointed
body.
end of its fin is black in color, which
would be a good reason for its name.
B. It has a black-tip on its nose.
D. It has a black tail.
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Answer Key
Section 1: GRAMMAR MCQ
1. B. feed
2. C. from
3. D. taking
4. A. these
5. C. with
Section 2: PUNCTUATION
6.
D. [ ? ] question mark
7.
C. [ , ] comma
8.
A. [ “ ] inverted commas
9.
A. [ , ] full stop
10. A. [ ‘ ] apostrophe
11. A. [ “ ] inverted commas
12. C. [ - ] hyphen
Section 3: VOCABULARY MCQ
13. C. little
14. A. watch
15. D. treacherous
16. C. widespread
17. A. head
18. B. honor
Section 4: VOCABULARY CLOZE
19. A. walk
20. D. challenging
21. B. tangle
22. C. refuge
23. A. elusive
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Section 5: COMPREHENSION MCQ
24. C. a ring-shaped coral reef that surrounds a shallow lagoon
25. B. rain, wind and waves weather and erode the volcanic island
26. C. it is an invertebrate animal that has an external skeleton, a segmented body and
jointed limbs
27. D. they are able to tolerate the ever changing conditions at the edge of the sea
Section 6: GRAMMAR CLOZE
28. [J] to
29. [D] that
30. [C] among
31. [K] of
32. [G] a
33. [H] from
34. [L] these
Section 7: EDITING
35. are
36. mammals
37. Africa
38. in
39. as
40. break
Section 8: COMPREHENSION CLOZE
41. diversity
42. safeguard
43. remains
44. generations
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Section 9: SENTENCE SYNTHESIS
45. Most islands in the Indian Ocean have numerous coconut trees and sandy beaches but
Aldabra Atoll is better known for its thorny shrubs and sharp rocks because it is usually
bone dry and has very little rainfall during the year.
46. Although tourism can earn a lot of money for the Seychelles, the government has not
opened up Aldabra Atoll to tourists and only a few scientists are allowed to visit and live
on the islands.
Section 10: COMPREHENSION OPEN- ENDED
47. They fertilize the thin soil of the island with their droppings which provide a habitat for
short grass to grow.
48. They worked with the government of Seychelles to protect the giant tortoises on Aldabra
Atoll before these tortoises became extinct.
Section 11: GRAPHIC STIMULUS
49. B. It helps to maintain the diversity of the reef ecosystem by keeping other large
predators in check.
50. C. It stands out because the pointed end of its fin is black in color, which would be a
good reason for its name.
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