B. unit 4 Reading for Information Q.2 Flashcards
(31 cards)
When contrasting two things, an author emphasizes differences between the two.
True
Sheep are dangerous animals
false
Domesticated sheep were first brought to the United States by Spaniards.
True
A man receiving a premium price for wool would receive a high price.
True
The Basques are famous sheepherders.
True
In factual material, details contain the most important information.
False
Merino sheep are good mutton producers.
False
Synonyms are words that have nearly the same meanings.
True
Literature may entertain and also inform.
True
The Bible is helpful in forming standards for judging literature.
True
Details can be ignored when a person is writing a report.
False
The loner was a lonely cowboy on the range.
False
Raising sheep is a profitable business.
A farmer may raise sheep along with other livestock.
Some people raise Easter lambs.
A fox could be an enemy of a sheep.
A sheep’s enemies are many.
A coyote will sneak into a corral.
Sheep produce two crops a year: lambs and wool.
Sheep eat a variety of plants.
Advantages can be cited for raising sheep rather than other livestock animals.
Another Spaniard named Onante brought the churro sheep.
Coronado was the first Spanish explorer to bring sheep to the southwest.
Spaniards first brought domesticated sheep to the United States.
Churro and merino sheep are used for different purposes.
Churro sheep provided such delicious mutton for eating.
Merino sheep provided fine wool.
Select the phrase which shows more expressive language.
Billowy mass of white
White cloud
Billowy mass of white
Select the phrase which shows more expressive language.
Bad coyote
Sneaky, cowardly coyote
Sneaky, cowardly coyote
Select the phrase which shows more expressive language.
Run over each other
Panic and trample one another
Panic and trample one another
Select the phrase which shows more expressive language.
The white sheep
The soft bundle of white
The soft bundle of white
Select the phrase which shows more expressive language.
Think again
Ponder awhile
Ponder awhile
Select the phrase which shows more expressive language.
Break forth into song
Start to sing
Break forth into song
mutton
churro sheep
