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2 Q3 Revision Worksheet: Section 1: Comprehension The Rio Grande Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, ocean-going ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico. Rio Grande Geography The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico. Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf. Its name is Spanish for the Big River, but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. Bravo translates as furious, so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers! The Rio Grande Today The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength. Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples. 2

3 Answer the following questions. 1) According to paragraph one, why is the Rio Grande so important? A. It is the border of Texas and Mexico. B. It is a source of drinking water for most of the United States. C. It is the longest river system in the United States. D. It is known by two different names. 2) In paragraph 3, the author most likely writes that downward is the best way of describing it too to A. prove that the Rio Grande s water levels have gone down recently B. Highlights the fact that the Rio Grande flows south and from high elevations C. Argue that the Rio Grande has changed shape over the years D. Explain why the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo down in Mexico 3) Based on its use in paragraph 4, the word furious most nearly means A. twisted B. large C. angry D. dry 4) According to the passage, the Rio Grande has endpoints in A. Texas and the Gulf of Mexico B. New Mexico and Colorado C. Texas and Mexico D. Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico 5) In the last paragraph we learn that the Rio Grande is A. mostly used as a source of drinking water B. used as a power source C. a dry patch of land 6) The Rio Grande is known as Rio Bravo in A. Texas B. Mexico C. Colorado D. America 3

4 7) At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at: A. 189 miles B miles C miles D miles 8) In what year did the Rio Grande become the official border between Texas and Mexico? A B C D ) The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system where? A. North America B. South America C. East America D. West America 10) In paragraph 5, the author explains that the Rio Grande is slowly going dry. What do you think would happen if the river ever went completely dry? Why? Explain your predictions below. Student s choice 4

5 Section 2: Grammar 2.1 Read the following sentences. Identify each sentence below as declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory and write the suitable term on the line. 1. This classroom is green. declarative 2. Who is the principal of your school? interrogative 3. My father works at the newspaper. declarative 4. Wow, you did a great job! exclamation 5. She is so nice! exclamation 2.2 Circle the correct answer. 1. Which of these is a declarative sentence? A. Will you go to the store with me? B. Wow, you did a great job! C. I am a student at Rush Strong School. 2. Which of these is an interrogative sentence? A. You won the prize! B. Can you play basketball? C. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. 3. Which of these is an exclamatory sentence? A. You are a third grade student. B. What a beautiful day! C. What is your address? 4. Which of these is an imperative sentence? A. Please lend me your black pen. B. Who is your Math teacher? C. What an adorable dog! 5

6 5. Which of these is an interrogative sentence? A. Give me a few weeks to make up my mind. B. What s the capital of Australia? C. Please turn off the radio. 2.3 Identify each group of words below as fragment or sentence and circle the correct answer. 1. Yesterday when I got off the school bus. a. Complete Sentence b. Fragment 2. My friend Sheila and I saw a brown toad hopping on the sidewalk. 3. Yelled and screamed when she saw it. 4. My friend Sheila, who is scared of all reptiles. 5. I picked up the toad and looked closely at it. 6. I put the toad in my backpack. 7. Had a dry, bumpy skin on its body. 6

7 8. Hopped out of the backpack and began jumping around the living room floor. 9. Do you think my mother will let me keep the little brown toad? a. Complete Sentence b. Fragment 10. Screamed loudly! a. Complete Sentence b. Fragment 7

Target skills: Sequence of events + Compare and contrast + Story. Lesson 1: Henry and Mudge Lesson 2: My Family Lesson 5:

Target skills: Sequence of events + Compare and contrast + Story. Lesson 1: Henry and Mudge Lesson 2: My Family Lesson 5: Dear parents please be informed the grade 2 students will have an English Final Exam for term on Monday 10 th December 2018. Please help your children to study the following: Reading Target skills: Sequence