Comprehension 1: Quiz

1. What is the name and address of Sam’s school? (2)

2. What are the 3 reasons Sam uses to try and convince his head teacher that a trip to
the Maldives is a good idea? (3)

3. What does ‘abundance’ mean? (Paragraph 4) (1)

4. ‘the Maldives is an ocean-locked nation and there is an incredible diversity of sea life….
Rewrite this in your own words to show your understanding of the phrase. (2)

5. When explaining how the trip could help strengthen friendships in paragraph 3, Sam
mentions that the trip would ‘help to break down any existing barriers.’ What does
this mean? (2)

6. In paragraph 2, Sam supports his argument by stating the trip will assist Year 5 with
….the pressures we will face in our final year of primary school. What pressures could
Sam be referring to? (2)

7. In the concluding statement, why do you think Sam chooses to mention the funding of
the trip? (2)

8. Imagine you are Mr Green. Write a letter in response to Sam’s letter. Will you be for
or against the trip and why? (6)