Year 5 term 2

Answers
Unit 4
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- Rivers of lava flowed down the flanks of the volcano.
2- Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the
surface of the moon.
3- The singer earns a colossal amount of money.
4- He likes pizza with stuffed crust.
5- The ship was sailing to China.
6- His greatest ambition is to sail around the globe.
7- I’m 35 and my brothers are 32 and 26, so the average
of our ages is 31.
8- Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the
morning.
9- She's fluent in French.
10- Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.
11- These fish are found in shallow waters around the
coast.
12- The cost of a room at the hotel varies with the season.
13- The concert attracted a large audience.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- She closed the lid of the laptop.
2- Eventually, I did get better and returned to work.
3- Try this new dish, created by our head chef.
4- He smashed the radio to pieces.
5- The city lifestyle seems to suit her.
6- The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the
vaccine works.
7- The area is famous for its very mild winter climate.
8- She stepped out of the train onto the platform.
9- People who have greasy skin face a battle against shine
and spots.
10- She speaks with great fluency.
11- The website helps you find what you want faster and
more reliably.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- Each school must evolve its own way of working.
2- He created a wonderful meal from very few ingredients.
3- Don't miss this opportunity!
4- The American colony is located in Paris.
5- These fish are found in shallow waters around the
coast.
6- We saved a few crusts of bread for the birds.
7- I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer.
8- The city has a warm climate.
9- You should allow a little time after a meal for the food
to digest.
10- Madagascar is the most fascinating place I have ever
been to.
11- He has an engaging manner.
12- There are several thousands of species of trees here.
13- They were mining for silver.
14- We need to examine how an accident like this can be
avoided in the future.
15- They are an attractive family.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- It's marvellous how everyone's tried to help.
2- We had a good view of all the ships coming into port.
3- Rain forests are filled with amazing creatures
4- The car has some excellent design features.
5- He has a fearsome reputation as a fighter.
6- Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting
to climb down.
7- Did you see that guy? He was immense!
8- There was no wind and the sea was very flat.
9- I had a really weird dream last night.
10- The long spines of the sea urchins protect them from
most predators.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- The conference is focussed on the future of space
exploration.
2- Their schools are very poorly equipped.
3- I attached a copy of my notes for your information.
4- The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to
manipulate.
5- You will be asked to perform some standard
manoeuvres during your driving test.
6- A lot of corn is grown in this area - the soil seems to suit
it very well.
7- He served as an officer on a submarine.
8- I'll drive, and you can navigate.
9- She discovered a new species of fish.
10- A hawk hovered in the sky, waiting to swoop down on
its prey.
11- We walked along the narrow mountain ridge.
12- Penicillin was an extremely significant medical
discovery.
13- I found the whole movie fascinating.
14- Try looking at things from a different viewpoint.
15- The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the
body.
16- They use a remotely operated camera.
17- Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of
transport.
18- She wasn't able to give me a logical explanation for her
behavior.
19- We're in the process of selling our house.
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1- colder
2- more important
3- heavier
4- more expensive
5- thinner
6- more crowded
7- higher
8- easier
9- worse
10- more dangerous
11- more difficult
12- quieter
13- more convenient
14- healthier
15- cheaper
16- better
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1- the fanciest
2- the most gracefully
3- louder
4- heavier
5- the coldest
6- more fluently / the most fluently
7- shortest / shorter
8- the fastest
9- the most convenient
10- earlier
11- faster
12- slower
13- the hardest
14- more interesting
15- more carefully
16- more often
17- the most expensive
18- the worst
19- more beautifully / the most beautiful
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1- stared
2- strolled
3- devour
4- damaged
5- scribed
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Answers will vary
For example
1- placed
2- tripped
3- shouted / yelled / cried
out / bellowed
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1- dashed
2- explored
3- leapt
4- strolled
5- roamed
6- discussed
7- shrieks
8- giggled
9- devoured
10- disappeared
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1- resting / napping
2- dashed / sprinted / raced /
darted / scurried / hurried
3- baking
4- gobbled / devoured /
wolfed down
5- leapt
6- strolled
7- boated
8- soared
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Underline
1- The restless rebels roamed at night.
2- Two twirling troubadours sang beneath her
window.
3- Henry is happy and healthy.
4- Penelope has saved plenty of pennies.
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Complete: (answers will vary)
For example:
5- Jake loves to lick lollipops.
6- The cat in the cabin was curious.
7- The big boat was bouncing.
8- I love pampered puppies.
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Use the idea:
9- A squirrel who reads swiftly becomes smart.
10- Roy raced with a red car.
11- Hana hoped to have a huge house.
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Answers will vary
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1- mat
2- log
3- socks
4- fan
5- tree
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 Unit 5
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- People were doing their work diligently.
2- The novel has long descriptions and not much
dialogue.
3- Tonight’s programme focuses on homelessness.
4- They slither while they pass.
5- The film had an exciting plot.
6- He became a freelance illustrator for several magazines
and newspapers.
7- I got stung by a wasp yesterday.
8- Make sure all the wires remain firmly attached.
9- The drive shaft of a car is broken.
10- She smiled slightly, as if she were hiding something.
11- When I saw him, he was headed for the door.
12- The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the
country.
13- She wound the handle but nothing happened.
14- We keep a first-aid kit in the office for emergencies.
15- The novel is from the genre of magical realism.
16- This book requires a great deal of concentration.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- I can remember people's faces, but not their names.
2- I've got boxes of old clothes in the attic.
3- What a shame that you couldn't go to the party.
4- It's your own fault Colin, you'll get no sympathy from
me!
5- They eagerly accepted my offer of hospitality.
6- With enough hard work and dedication, anything is
possible.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow
morning.
2- He stalked off without a word.
3- The children had an argument about what game to
play.
4- It's difficult to find a house in our price range.
5- The lionesses are fiercely protective of their young.
6- Her goal was to accumulate a huge fortune.
7- Her uncle is her godfather.
8- He dangled his legs over the edge of the bridge.
9- The baby took hold of the toy, upsetting her two-year-
old sister.
10- I ripped my shirt on a nail.
11- In the first scene, the camera moves slowly across the
room.
12- She grabbed the child's hand and ran.
13- She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an
actress.
14- They stood in stunned silence beside the bodies.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- He was being very mysterious about where he was
going.
2- Toys and books were scattered around the room.
3- Stop shrieking at me!
4- The attack was captured on film by security cameras.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- Her eyes blurred but she forced tears away.
2- We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush.
3- She looked desperately around for a weapon.
4- I tripped over my own feet and fell down the stairs.
5- Thousands of buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
6- He stumbled on a stone.
7- She had no brakes on her bicycle.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- "Get out of here!" she shouted furiously.
2- Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in
the lake.
3- They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from
the nearest shop.
4- The vase splintered into a thousand pieces.
5- The ice on the roads made driving conditions
treacherous.
6- The children ran round and round the playground until
they were exhausted.
7- He was a truly marvellous storyteller.
8- What a charming street this is.
9- Her father made his fortune selling electronics.
10- We're on the scent of something big," said the police
chief
11- As the burning plane landed, the terrified passengers
scrambled for the door.
12- The office was completely deserted.
13- She behaved very generously towards us, and wouldn't
allow us to pay for anything.
14- Thank you for your kind hospitality.
15- None of the passengers and crew were injured.
16- I'm so hungry my stomach's rumbling.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- Even though I've been acting for years, I still get a thrill
out of going on stage.
2- Fish struggle for survival when the water level drops in
the lake.
3- The child was found abandoned but unharmed.
4- The bird flapped its wings and flew away.
5- I dare not let the children out of my sight in this park.
6- I sat by the river with my feet dangling in the water.
7- It is not merely a job, but a way of life.
8- Males grow more rapidly than females.
9- There are no significant differences between the two
groups of students.
10- Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have
lived.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- He burst into the room without knocking.
2- She jumps on her children instantly if they're
disobedient.
3- The morning mist had lifted and the sun was starting to
come through.
4- The whole journey was a nightmare - we lost our
luggage and both flights were delayed.
5- He gets winded just from walking up a flight of stairs.
6- I don't like the way the drivers whip their horses.
7- The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.
8- The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans
calm.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- The flowers were gently swaying in the breeze.
2- They are all working together in a spirit of cooperation.
3- The car was marooned by floods.
4- He left me stranded in town with no car and no money
for a bus.
5- Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
6- She waited in vain for her son to return.
7- No one noticed that the empty boat had begun to drift
out to sea.
8- Burglars broke into the gallery and stole dozens of
priceless paintings.
9- Which is the best route to take?
10- They showed no mercy to their hostages.
11- There's plenty milk in the fridge. We don’t need to
buy.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- We could hear the lions roaring at the other end of the
zoo.
2- I would willingly help you if I weren't going away
tomorrow.
3- Venice was once a city of rich merchants.
4- They'll only give you a full refund if you have the
receipt.
5- We crouched down to avoid being seen.
6- X-rays revealed a fracture.
7- Legend has it that the whole village had been cursed by
a witch.
8- People clambered on to tables to escape being bitten
from snakes.
9- Many wild plants are under threat of extinction.
10- The company ceased trading in June.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- He automatically assumed that I had children.
2- I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job.
3- She took one last glance in the mirror and then left.
4- The moonlight gleamed on the water.
5- She was rushing around madly looking for her bag.
6- The satellite was successfully launched into orbit earlier
this month.
7- She tossed her jacket onto the bed.
8- We had to sprint to catch the bus.
9- The ice blocks up the river, making the upstream water
unable to flow.
10- He used his feet to push himself up over the boulder.
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Activity: Complete the following sentences:
1- She comes from a very wealthy family.
2- I asked him if he would help me and he nodded.
3- This deal will offer major benefits to industrialists and
investors.
4- She's always moaning to me that she doesn't have
enough money.
5- He decided not to follow the family tradition of joining
the navy.
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1- friend / enemy
2- far / near
3- past / future
4- still / move
5- good / bad
6- walk / run
7- start / stop
8- few / many
9- light / dark
10- peace / war
11- best / worst
12- first / last
13- early / late
14- neat / messy
15- new / old
16- rich / poor
17- fast / slow
18- comfortable / painful
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Suggested answers are provided, but other
answers are possible.
1- dull
2- down
3- freeze
4- subtract
5- low
6- none
7- throw
8- back
9- never
10- dry
11- worst
12- loose
13- after
14- mean
15- follow
16- break
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1- Synonym: peaceful Antonym: agitated
2- Synonym: climb Antonym: drop
3- Synonym: slender Antonym: plump
4- Synonym: consent Antonym: disagree
5- Synonym: transparent Antonym: cloudy
6- Synonym: mend Antonym: break
7- Synonym: lessen Antonym: increase
8- Synonym: rescue Antonym: abandon
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1- ancient
2- shallow
3- asleep
4- for
5- last
6- enemies
7- worst
8- careless
9- right
10- light
11- hate
12- wild
13- weak
14- younger
15- lower
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1- simile
2- personification
3- simile
4- personification
5- metaphor
6- personification
7- personification
8- simile
9- metaphor
10- personification
11- metaphor
12- simile
13- metaphor
14- simile
15- metaphor
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1- feeling extremely excited or happy
2- to avoid answering a question
3- a person or thing that someone loves very
much
4- to be successful or lucky
5- a lazy person
6- to be very kind and generous
7- to be in the center of public attention
8- be more careful with money
9- something hard to find
10- at the last minute
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1- might / could / may
2- might / could / may
3- might / could / may
4- might / may
5- could
6- might / could / may
7- might / could / may
8- could
9- might / may
10- might / may
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1- If I finish my assignment, I could go home
early.
2- Hiro might call you tomorrow.
3- My teacher might / may not give us
homework to do this weekend. We’ll find out
on Friday.
4- Could that be a UFO.
5- He might get a new puppy.
6- We may / might not go out tonight, we
haven’t decided yet.
7- They may move to another city next year.
8- Fatima might take a year off school to travel
around the world.
9- My children may be absent from school
tomorrow.
10- Francisco isn't in class today. Could he be
sick?
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1- B
2- A
3- B
4- b
5- b
6- b
7- a
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