Question

1. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow
Many of us might have experienced an earthquake in our lives. An earthquakes
the shaking and movement of the ground when energy is released in the form of waves
These waves are called seismic waves. They seem to be very similar to ocean waves
which can be seen moving through water. Seismic waves, however, move through the
ground. Most earthquakes are caused by the movement of the large sections of the
earth's crust, called tectonic plates. The place where two plates meet is called a fault. A
fault is a large crack in the ground. In addition to that, when the two plates move in
different directions, they build up high energy at the fault line. When enough energy
builds up at the fault line, the stress on the fault becomes too high and it ruptures. This
act releases the energy, and the ground starts to tremble. Earthquakes can also be
caused by other natural events, such as landslides and volcanic eruptions. The first
movement of an earthquake, called the main shock, is often followed by smaller
earthquakes called aftershocks. These aftershocks occur because the plates settle into
their new position. Aftershocks may continue for days after the main shock is over
(1 mark
a) Find the antonyms of the following words from the passage:
(1) same
(ii) begin
b) Predict the meanings of the following words from the passage:
() eruption
(it) aftershocks
c) Which of the following could be the main idea of this passage?
(1) How earthquakes are caused
(ii) Aftershocks may continue for days after the main shock is over.
(1) How to protect yourself during an earthquake
(2 marks
d) Write a summary of the passage.​

Answer 1

a)

1) different

2) end

b)

1) explosion

2) earthquake

c)

1) How earthquakes are caused.

• DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down. ...

• COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk. ...

• HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops.