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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: spellingWhich sentence has the underlined word incorrectly spelt?
A. John’s apartment was on the fourth floor.
B. When in a classroom, students need to pay attention.
C. Maria bought a new pair of shoes for the ball.
D. The soldier took one last lingering breth before passing away.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: homophonesChoose the correct pair of words in the following statement.
The large stationary/stationery stores are inundated at the beginning of the school
year when parents are shopping for materials there/their children might need.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: interpretationThe image below shows instructions on how to operate a fire hose.
Which of the following must be done before running out the hose?
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the table of contents from a car manual.
Information regarding the correct cleaning products to use on the vehicle
would more than likely be found on page:
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the same text as in the previous question. This question is different.
What would you expect to find in an index?
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: interpretationBelow is a Departure timetable for flights to some major cities around the world.
Which two flights depart at the same time?
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: interpretationRead the letter below and then answer the question that follows.
Dear Sally
Thank you so much for helping us to carry the boxes in.
We could not have done it without neighbours like you.
Please let us take you out for a meal sometime.Jim and Elaine
Jim and Elaine have just recently:
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the previous question. This question is different.
Dear Sally
Thank you so much for helping us to carry the boxes in.
We could not have done it without neighbours like you.
Please let us take you out for a meal sometime.Jim and Elaine
How do Elaine and Jim intend to show their appreciation to Sally?
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: interpretationRead the text below and answer the question that follows.
The Good Old Days
‘I got my driver’s licence when I was 17.’ He smiled at the memory, then a wince. ‘I remember, it was the school dance and I was so pleased because my father agreed to let me take his car. It was a 1951 Chevy Oldsmobile, complete with white wall tyres.’ He turned several pages of the photo album, then pointed: ‘See, there? It was Dad’s pride and joy. I felt so little in such a monstrous car’.
‘The night came and I made sure to sound the horn as I approached so that all my mates and their girlfriends could see my triumphant arrival. I was the only one in my group to have a driver’s licence so you can imagine the envy on all their faces!’ He grinned, then as the memory unfolded, rolled his eyes and sighed. ‘I turned into the driveway of a house opposite the hall so that I could show them how skilfully I could reverse back into the street and park’. He began to chuckle as he pointed once more to the faded black and white photo. ‘See there? The front bumper bar curled around the chassis and stuck out a bit. As I carefully reversed, the edge of the bumper bar caught the gatepost of the white picket fence. I didn’t notice because I had my head turned. But everyone else noticed. I heard the cheers and hoots of laughter but still didn’t realise that I was slowly toppling the entire fence.’ Grandpa shook his head ruefully as the embarrassment and shame came flooding back. ‘Never did quite live that one down!’
The story in this text is being told to:
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the one you have just read. This question is different.
The Good Old Days
‘I got my driver’s licence when I was 17.’ He smiled at the memory, then a wince. ‘I remember, it was the school dance and I was so pleased because my father agreed to let me take his car. It was a 1951 Chevy Oldsmobile, complete with white wall tyres.’ He turned several pages of the photo album, then pointed: ‘See, there? It was Dad’s pride and joy. I felt so little in such a monstrous car’.
‘The night came and I made sure to sound the horn as I approached so that all my mates and their girlfriends could see my triumphant arrival. I was the only one in my group to have a driver’s licence so you can imagine the envy on all their faces!’ He grinned, then as the memory unfolded, rolled his eyes and sighed. ‘I turned into the driveway of a house opposite the hall so that I could show them how skilfully I could reverse back into the street and park’. He began to chuckle as he pointed once more to the faded black and white photo. ‘See there? The front bumper bar curled around the chassis and stuck out a bit. As I carefully reversed, the edge of the bumper bar caught the gatepost of the white picket fence. I didn’t notice because I had my head turned. But everyone else noticed. I heard the cheers and hoots of laughter but still didn’t realise that I was slowly toppling the entire fence.’ Grandpa shook his head ruefully as the embarrassment and shame came flooding back. ‘Never did quite live that one down!’
His friends were envious because (paragraph 2, line 2)
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the one you have just read. This question is different.
The Good Old Days
‘I got my driver’s licence when I was 17.’ He smiled at the memory, then a wince. ‘I remember, it was the school dance and I was so pleased because my father agreed to let me take his car. It was a 1951 Chevy Oldsmobile, complete with white wall tyres.’ He turned several pages of the photo album, then pointed: ‘See, there? It was Dad’s pride and joy. I felt so little in such a monstrous car’.
‘The night came and I made sure to sound the horn as I approached so that all my mates and their girlfriends could see my triumphant arrival. I was the only one in my group to have a driver’s licence so you can imagine the envy on all their faces!’ He grinned, then as the memory unfolded, rolled his eyes and sighed. ‘I turned into the driveway of a house opposite the hall so that I could show them how skilfully I could reverse back into the street and park’. He began to chuckle as he pointed once more to the faded black and white photo. ‘See there? The front bumper bar curled around the chassis and stuck out a bit. As I carefully reversed, the edge of the bumper bar caught the gatepost of the white picket fence. I didn’t notice because I had my head turned. But everyone else noticed. I heard the cheers and hoots of laughter but still didn’t realise that I was slowly toppling the entire fence.’ Grandpa shook his head ruefully as the embarrassment and shame came flooding back. ‘Never did quite live that one down!’
Which of the following have a similar meaning to the word ‘monstrous’?
(paragraph 1, line 4)
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the one you have just read. This question is different.
The Good Old Days
‘I got my driver’s licence when I was 17.’ He smiled at the memory, then a wince. ‘I remember, it was the school dance and I was so pleased because my father agreed to let me take his car. It was a 1951 Chevy Oldsmobile, complete with white wall tyres.’ He turned several pages of the photo album, then pointed: ‘See, there? It was Dad’s pride and joy. I felt so little in such a monstrous car’.
‘The night came and I made sure to sound the horn as I approached so that all my mates and their girlfriends could see my triumphant arrival. I was the only one in my group to have a driver’s licence so you can imagine the envy on all their faces!’ He grinned, then as the memory unfolded, rolled his eyes and sighed. ‘I turned into the driveway of a house opposite the hall so that I could show them how skilfully I could reverse back into the street and park’. He began to chuckle as he pointed once more to the faded black and white photo. ‘See there? The front bumper bar curled around the chassis and stuck out a bit. As I carefully reversed, the edge of the bumper bar caught the gatepost of the white picket fence. I didn’t notice because I had my head turned. But everyone else noticed. I heard the cheers and hoots of laughter but still didn’t realise that I was slowly toppling the entire fence.’ Grandpa shook his head ruefully as the embarrassment and shame came flooding back. ‘Never did quite live that one down!’
Which proverb best suits this story?
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: interpretationRead the text below and answer the question that follows
Boating Safety and Alert Beacons
Distress beacons are devices that, when activated in a life threatening situation, assist rescue authorities by providing the approximate location of the incident. Lives are saved each year because responsible skippers carry distress beacons.
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon): An EPIRB designed for marine use will float, keeping the antennae above the water, has a lanyard to secure it to something that’s not going to sink and can operate continuously for 48 hours. An EPIRB should be positioned in the cockpit or near the helm where it can be reached quickly in an emergency.
Some EPIRBs are available with a built in GPS system. These provide rescuers with the coordinates of the beacon. This greatly improves location accuracy (to within 150 metres) and the time required for rescuers to locate the device. Non GPS EPIRBs have a location accuracy of approximately 5 kilometres, this may increase the delay until the rescuers locate the beacon.
PLB (Personal Locator Beacon): A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a smaller portable beacon, designed to be worn or carried by an individual. Some PLBs do not float and may not be intended for use in water, which can be a disadvantage especially in the event of capsizing craft. A PLB usually has a shorter battery life than an EPIRB and will only operate for approximately 24hrs.A standard EPIRB has a location accuracy of approximately: (paragraph 3, line 2)
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the one you have just read. This question is different.
Boating Safety and Alert Beacons
Distress beacons are devices that, when activated in a life threatening situation, assist rescue authorities by providing the approximate location. Lives are saved each year because responsible skippers carry distress beacons.
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon): An EPIRB designed for marine use will float, keeping the antennae above the water, has a lanyard to secure it to something that’s not going to sink and can operate continuously for 48 hours. An EPIRB should be positioned in the cockpit or near the helm where it can be reached quickly in an emergency.
Some EPIRBs are available with a built in GPS system. These provide rescuers with the coordinates of the beacon. This greatly improves location accuracy (to within 150 metres) and the time required for rescuers to locate the device. Non GPS EPIRBs have a location accuracy of approximately 5 kilometres, this may increase the delay until the rescuers locate the beacon.
PLB (Personal Locator Beacon): A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a smaller portable beacon, designed to be worn or carried by an individual. Some PLBs do not float and may not be intended for use in water, which can be a disadvantage especially in the event of capsizing craft. A PLB usually has a shorter battery life than an EPIRB and will only operate for approximately 24hrs.
Which of the following is not true about an EPIRB?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the one you have just read. This question is different.
Boating Safety and Alert Beacons
Distress beacons are devices that, when activated in a life threatening situation, assist rescue authorities by providing the approximate location. Lives are saved each year because responsible skippers carry distress beacons.
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon): An EPIRB designed for marine use will float, keeping the antennae above the water, has a lanyard to secure it to something that’s not going to sink and can operate continuously for 48 hours. An EPIRB should be positioned in the cockpit or near the helm where it can be reached quickly in an emergency.
Some EPIRBs are available with a built in GPS system. These provide rescuers with the coordinates of the beacon. This greatly improves location accuracy (to within 150 metres) and the time required for rescuers to locate the device. Non GPS EPIRBs have a location accuracy of approximately 5 kilometres, this may increase the delay until the rescuers locate the beacon.
PLB (Personal Locator Beacon): A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a smaller portable beacon, designed to be worn or carried by an individual. Some PLBs do not float and may not be intended for use in water, which can be a disadvantage especially in the event of capsizing craft. A PLB usually has a shorter battery life than an EPIRB and will only operate for approximately 24hrs.
What is the biggest disadvantage of a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)?
(paragraph 4, line 2)
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: interpretationThis text is the same as the one you have just read. This question is different.
Boating Safety and Alert Beacons
Distress beacons are devices that, when activated in a life threatening situation, assist rescue authorities by providing the approximate location. Lives are saved each year because responsible skippers carry distress beacons.
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon): An EPIRB designed for marine use will float, keeping the antennae above the water, has a lanyard to secure it to something that’s not going to sink and can operate continuously for 48 hours. An EPIRB should be positioned in the cockpit or near the helm where it can be reached quickly in an emergency.
Some EPIRBs are available with a built in GPS system. These provide rescuers with the coordinates of the beacon. This greatly improves location accuracy (to within 150 metres) and the time required for rescuers to locate the device. Non GPS EPIRBs have a location accuracy of approximately 5 kilometres, this may increase the delay until the rescuers locate the beacon.
PLB (Personal Locator Beacon): A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a smaller portable beacon, designed to be worn or carried by an individual. Some PLBs do not float and may not be intended for use in water, which can be a disadvantage especially in the event of capsizing craft. A PLB usually has a shorter battery life than an EPIRB and will only operate for approximately 24hrs.
Where is the recommended place to store an EPIRB?
(paragraph 2, line 3)
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: grammarWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: interpretationWhat does this sentence need in order for the intention to be clear?
“My main hobbies are cycling swimming cooking cats and dogs.”
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: suffixes & prefixesWhich of the following is true about the word unfriendly?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: reading tables or mapsThe advertisement below shows the cost of accommodation at a camping ground.
If campers take their own campervan to the tent site what is the cost per night?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: reading tables or mapsThe text is similar to the one in the previous question, but this question is different.
What type of beds do the chalets have?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: punctuationWhich word in the sentence below needs an apostrophe to display ownership?
You must realise that those vintage cars of Jacks are worth thousands of dollars.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: interpretationRead the text below and answer the questions that follow.
The main character in this text is:
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the same text as the one just read. The question is different.
Where has the main character in this text spent most of their life?
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the same text as the one just read. The question is different.
While lying awake the main character was content listening to:
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the same text as the one just read. The question is different.
What is the meaning of the word ‘myriad’ in this text?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the same text as the one just read. The question is different.
Who was in charge of preparing breakfast?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: interpretationThis is the same text as the one just read. The question is different.
How many more weeks does the main character expect to stay at Bundarumba?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: reading tables or mapsThe following is an excerpt from a Government Website offering advice on passport applications.
‘Along with your passport application, you must present your full Australian Birth
certificate or Australian citizenship certificate along with the following documents:
You must present one document each from Category A and Category B‘.Which of the following choices from A and B will satisfy requirements?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: reading tables or mapsThe following is an excerpt from a Government Website offering advice on passport applications.
‘Along with your passport application, you must present your full Australian Birth certificate
or Australian citizenship certificate along with the following documents:
You must present one document each from Category A and Category B’.What must accompany documentary evidence from Categories A and B?
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