Vocabulary
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
Main Idea
100
Which is a synonym for “predator”?
- victim
- strength
- wisdom
- hunter
HUNTER
100
Supporting details help to support key ideas.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
100
What was the parrot’s name?
- J.J.
- Galapagos
- Marshmallow
MARSHMALLOW
100
8. Which details from the selection best support the key idea in the section “Deep Secrets Overheard”? X
- The whale’s ticks and creaks help it zero in on prey.
- The whales’ echolocation sounds travel far, farther than the length of Manhattan Island.
- The whales’ echolocation sounds travel far, farther than the length of Manhattan Island.
100
C
200
To move in a stealthily way means to move cautiously and secretively.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
200
Who had to wait for a chipmunk to cross his path?
- Stork
- Rattlesnake
- Antelope
rattlesnake
200
Which statement best states the main idea of the section “The Hungry Spy: Spying and Prying Predators”?
- Animals snoop to find food.
- Animals snoop to locate a mate.
ANIMALS SNOOP TO FIND FOOD
200
What is the author’s purpose in using sections to organize the selection?
- To separate the different reasons that animals spy, pry, or eavesdrop
- To compare and contrast ways that animals eavesdrop
- To separate the different reasons that animals spy, pry, or eavesdrop
200
“The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”
What is the main idea?
A) Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.
B) The rain forest is home to many creatures.
C) Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
B
300
What does it mean if a plan is “foiled”?
it has been stopped
300
The key idea of the selection is that animals spy, pry, and eavesdrop to survive.
- TRUE
- FALSE
TRUE
300
The author used a funny anecdote about a parrot named Jimmy in the beginning of the text.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
300
A key idea isn't a very important part of the text.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
300
“Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.”
What is the main idea?
A) They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
B) Soccer players learn how to dribble.
C) Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
C
400
Which word is NOT a synonym for luminescent?
- bright
- dull
- shiny
- radiant
DULL
400
Why do crab flowers build their nests next to pretty flowers?
- To capture honeybees
- To Steal pollen
TO CAPTURE HONEYBEES
400
What is the significance of this excerpt? Tick, tick, creak. .
- The monkey sense danger
- The whale is using echolocation
- The bat is using radar
THE WHALE IS USING ECHOLOCATION
400
The author used a funny anecdote about a parrot named Jimmy in the beginning of the text.
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
400
Dogs are good for children because they teach children to be responsible. Children who have to feed the dog, give the dog water, and to walk the dog learn to be responsible for the life of another being. Cats also teach children responsibility, and along with this, children who own a cat learn about independence since cats are quick to teach this.
What's the main idea?
PETS TEACH KIDS VALUABLE LESSONS
500
Evasive means avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
500
The author’s message was:
- They also blink biological tail lights during courtship, but are not always looking for a mate
- Spying can be the best or fastest way to find food or a mate, or get early warning of a predator
- Spying can be the best or fastest way to find food or a mate, or get early warning of a predator
500
Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?
- Animal sounds are for communication within the same species.
- Animal spying is a fun game that only happens in the wild.
- Animal snooping can determine life or death for animals.
- Animal snooping can determine life or death for animals.
500
The author includes information about animal eavesdropping to —
- explain that it is important to understand animal skills
- convince readers that they should become animal scientists
- inform readers about how this skill helps animals survive
- inform readers about how this skill helps animals survive
500
Going to surf camp is expensive. First, you have to pay for the instruction from qualified teachers who have life saving experience. Second, there is the equipment. You’ll need a surf board, of course, but also a wet suit and ocean shoes. Last, you’ll need transportation to the ocean which, if you live miles form the water, will require air or train tickets. Just learning to surf might seem easy, but getting ready to learn will cost a great deal of money.
WHAT'S THE MAIN IDEA?
SURFIND COSTS A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY.