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Grade 5 English Language - Reading Literature - Comprehension, understanding
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1. Which of the following would create an entirely different effect compared to the sentence in question nine?
2. Which one of the following words is NOT a synonym for 'odor'?
3. Green liquid oozed from beneath the misshapen lumps which had once been potatoes and carrots. What is the effect of the phrase 'which had once been'?
4. Which one of the following words is NOT a synonym for 'odor'?
5. 'Gathered her courage' is an example of what?
6. Robyn gingerly lifted the edge of the dish towel, took a deep breath, then peered at the contents of the bowl. Which word best describes how Robyn feels?
7. 'James,' Robyn shouted, 'could you please warn me next time you're planning to turn your stew into a science experiment?' What is the effect of this sentence?
8. After a moment or two, Robyn gathered her courage enough to examine the source of the odor. What does 'gathered her courage' mean?
9. Robyn gingerly lifted the edge of the dish towel. Which of the following would express the opposite meaning?
10. Green liquid oozed from beneath the misshapen lumps which had once been potatoes and carrots. What is the effect of the phrase 'which had once been'?

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