Daily Reading Comprehension Grade 7 Interactive Worksheet - Edform - Free Printable

Problem Analysis:

The passage describes a dramatic event captured in a video titled "The Battle at Kruger," which showcases a confrontation between Cape buffaloes, lions, and a crocodile. The author uses this story to convey a broader message about hope and resilience. Below, I will solve the questions step by step and explain the reasoning.

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SKILL PRACTICE

#### Question 1: The author’s main purpose for the passage is to ______.
- A. describe Kruger National Park
- B. explain how videos become viral
- C. give information about Cape buffalo
- D. inspire readers with an exciting story

Explanation:
The passage does mention Kruger National Park, Cape buffaloes, and the viral nature of the video, but these are secondary details. The primary purpose is to use the story of the battle to inspire readers with a powerful message about hope and resilience. The final sentence explicitly states this: *"The video of 'The Battle at Kruger' is a powerful example of why you should never give up hope, even in the face of a seemingly hopeless situation."*

Answer: D. inspire readers with an exciting story

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#### Question 2: Which word best describes the author’s attitude about the video of “The Battle at Kruger”?
- A. enthusiastic
- B. horrified
- C. curious
- D. amused

Explanation:
The author's tone is positive and admiring, as they highlight the dramatic and inspiring nature of the video. The phrase *"powerful example"* and the emphasis on hope suggest enthusiasm rather than horror, curiosity, or amusement.

Answer: A. enthusiastic

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#### Question 3: The author would probably agree that the video is popular because ______.
- A. the calf was saved
- B. there were lions involved
- C. the video is short
- D. there are many videos online

Explanation:
The passage emphasizes the dramatic rescue of the calf as the key reason the video went viral. It mentions that the calf being saved is *"the reason this video went viral"* and has been viewed over 64 million times. While lions and the short duration might contribute to its popularity, the central focus is on the calf's survival.

Answer: A. the calf was saved

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#### Question 4: Which word best describes the author’s intended message?
- A. fear
- B. hope
- C. defense
- D. caution

Explanation:
The author's main message is conveyed in the concluding sentence: *"The video of 'The Battle at Kruger' is a powerful example of why you should never give up hope, even in the face of a seemingly hopeless situation."* This directly points to the theme of hope.

Answer: B. hope

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STRATEGY PRACTICE

#### Question: What information does the author give to show the supposed hopelessness of the situation?
- The lead buffalo spots the lions and turns, starting the chase.
- The lions separate a small Cape buffalo calf from its mother and knock it into the water.
- The lions surround the calf and work slowly to pull it back out of the water.
- A hungry crocodile comes by and grabs the calf’s back leg with its powerful jaws.

Explanation:
The author builds a sense of hopelessness by describing the calf's vulnerable position:
1. The calf is separated from its mother.
2. It is knocked into the water.
3. Lions surround it and try to pull it out.
4. A crocodile attacks it.

These details collectively create a scenario where the calf appears to be in a desperate and seemingly impossible situation.

Answer:
The author gives the following information to show the hopelessness of the situation:
- The lions separate a small Cape buffalo calf from its mother and knock it into the water.
- The lions surround the calf and work slowly to pull it back out of the water.
- A hungry crocodile comes by and grabs the calf’s back leg with its powerful jaws.

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Final Answers:

1. D. inspire readers with an exciting story
2. A. enthusiastic
3. A. the calf was saved
4. B. hope

STRATEGY PRACTICE Answer:
The author shows the hopelessness of the situation by describing how the lions separated the calf from its mother, knocked it into the water, surrounded it, and tried to pull it out, while a crocodile also attacked the calf.

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Boxed Final Answer:

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