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KS2-Term 1-Revision-English-Answer Key

The document provides a passage and questions about tsunamis. The passage explains that tsunamis are powerful waves caused by earthquakes and other natural disasters when the ocean floor or landslides displace large amounts of water. The largest recorded tsunami occurred in 1958 in Alaska with waves over 1,720 feet tall. The questions test comprehension of details from the passage like how earthquakes cause tsunamis, tectonic plates, countries at risk, and synonyms.

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KS2-Term 1-Revision-English-Answer Key

The document provides a passage and questions about tsunamis. The passage explains that tsunamis are powerful waves caused by earthquakes and other natural disasters when the ocean floor or landslides displace large amounts of water. The largest recorded tsunami occurred in 1958 in Alaska with waves over 1,720 feet tall. The questions test comprehension of details from the passage like how earthquakes cause tsunamis, tectonic plates, countries at risk, and synonyms.

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Name:_______________ Subject: English Grade: KS2

Revision Paper (Answer Key)

I. Read the following passage and answer the questions below:

TSUNAMI
Tsunamis are one of the world’s most powerful natural forces. They can swallow up
islands in minutes. They can flood and destroy villages. They can create huge
amounts of damage. But do you know exactly what a tsunami is? They are huge,
mighty waves in the ocean that grow as they reach the shore.

Most tsunamis are actually caused by earthquakes. An earthquake happens when a


big piece of the Earth’s crust suddenly shifts. Basically, the Earth's crust is made
up of large pieces called tectonic plates. These plates usually grind together. But
sometimes, the plates get stuck. The pressure builds and they suddenly get
slammed and are pushed into a new position. When the ocean floor moves, it creates
big holes. The water floods in to fill these holes. When the water moves that
quickly, it creates a huge wave. This is how tsunamis are born! Other natural
disasters like landslides, volcanic eruptions, and glaciers breaking off can also
cause tsunamis. Once the water starts moving because of the force of the
disaster, large waves begin to ripple out. These waves can move very fast. They
have been recorded at speeds up to 500 miles per hour! They can also move across
very long distances. At first, the waves of the tsunami may not seem that tall.
That’s because when the waves travel through the deep parts of the ocean, the
top of each wave is very short. But as that wave approaches shallower water, it
grows in height.

Some waves are as tall as 100 feet high. This wave will rush in and flood the area
within minutes. It may be followed by other waves as well. Though tsunamis can
happen anywhere, they usually occur in specific areas like the Pacific Ocean. The
countries along the coastline like Japan, Chile, or even the United States are more
at risk. The biggest tsunami ever recorded happened in 1958 in Lituya Bay, Alaska.
The massive wave was over 1,720 feet tall, and it wiped out trees, vegetation, and
everything else in its way.

Glossary:
ripple - flow of water with a series of small waves on the surface.
1. How does earthquake cause tsunami? (3)
The Earth's crust is made up of large pieces called tectonic plates. These
plates usually grind together. But sometimes, the plates get stuck. The
pressure builds and they suddenly get slammed and are pushed into a new
position. When the ocean floor moves, it creates big holes. The water floods
in to fill these holes. When the water moves that quickly, it creates a huge
wave. This is how tsunamis are caused.

2. What is a tectonic plate? (1)


The large pieces of the earth’s crust are called as tectonic plates.

3. Mention the natural disasters that cause tsunami. (1)


Natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions and glaciers
breaking off can cause tsunamis.

4. State the countries at high risk to be hit by tsunami. (1)


The countries along the coastline such as Japan, Chile or even the United
States are more at risk.

5. Select the correct option from the bracket: (1.5)


(500, 1720, 1958)
Biggest tsunami in 1958
Massive wave 1720 feet tall
Wave speed 500 miles

6. Rewrite the given sentences in the correct order from the passage. (1.5)
• When water starts moving because of the force of any disaster, large
waves ripple out.
• When the wave travels through the deep parts of the ocean, it is very
short.
• When the wave approaches shallower water, it grows in height.

7. Give synonym from the passage for ‘explode’ – erupt (1)

II. Grammar:
1. Identify the figure of speech in the given sentences: (3)
a) Ruth is as busy as a bee. Simile
b) The moon played hide and seek. Personification
c) I saw a saw that could out saw any other saw I ever saw. Alliteration

2. Rewrite the sentences using the appropriate option from the bracket: (3)
a) Let’s walk to the park. (walk/ walked)
b) Put the carrots in the refrigerator. (under/ in)
c) You will need to study hard if you want to pass. (therefore/ if)

3. Rewrite the sentences with the correct punctuations. (3)


a) This is the womens club
This is the women’s club.

b) He collects cards coins and stamps


He collects cards, coins and stamps.

c) Stop i really dont want to get wet


Stop! I really don’t want to get wet.

4. Rewrite the independent clause from the given sentence: (1)


As she was bright and ambitious, she became a manager in no time.
She became a manager in no time

5. Rewrite the dependent clause from the given sentence: (1)


When she was younger, she believed in fairy tales.
When she was younger

6. Rewrite the sentences using the appropriate option from the bracket: (2)
a) He sold the bike because he wanted some money. (although / because)
b) They enjoyed the ice-cream after dinner. (after / while)

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