Standard English Primary 3 Comprehension

Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nThe white-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Europe. It has a wingspan of up to 2.5 metres. These eagles were once extinct in the United Kingdom but have been successfully reintroduced in Scotland and England through conservation programmes. They feed mainly on fish, which they snatch from the water with their powerful talons.\n\nIs the following statement TRUE or FALSE?\n"The white-tailed eagle has never lived in the United Kingdom."

A True — the eagle is only found in Europe, not the UK.
B True — eagles were brought to Europe from other continents.
C False — white-tailed eagles once lived in the UK and have been reintroduced.
D False — the eagle has always lived in the UK without interruption.
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Step 1: The statement says eagles have NEVER lived in the UK. Step 2: The passage says: "They were once extinct in the United Kingdom but have been successfully reintroduced." — 'once extinct' means they did live there before becoming extinct. Step 3: Eagles DID live in the UK in the past. The statement is FALSE. Step 4: Correct reason: white-tailed eagles once lived in the UK and have been reintroduced. Answer: False — white-tailed eagles once lived in the UK and have been reintroduced.

Correct answer: False — white-tailed eagles once lived in the UK and have been reintroduced.

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