Reading Comprehension
What are coral reefs often called due to their diversity of species?
Coral reefs are often called the "rainforests of the sea."
What type of text is "The Amazing World of Coral Reefs"?
Informational
"But because of the causes of chronic boredom, scientists say, research facilities in Antarctica might actually provide a better stimulation of the stress of the stress of a journey to Mars."
What does CHRONIC mean?
lasting a long time or recurring often
Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The dog chased the ball across the yard."
The dog
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What are coral reefs made up of?
Coral reefs are made up of tiny animals called coral polyps.
In the passage, what literary device is used when coral reefs are described as the "rainforests of the sea"?
This is an example of a metaphor, comparing coral reefs to rainforests.
"It would be catastrophic if humanity's greatest voyage were brought low by the mind's tendency to wander when it left to its own devices."
What does CATASTROPHIC mean?
disastrous
"I like to read, but my brother prefers sports."
What is the sentence type?
compound sentence
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What is the role of coral polyps in the formation of coral reefs?
Coral polyps secrete a hard limestone skeleton that forms the base of the reef.
How does the author structure the passage to explain coral reefs?
The author uses a cause-and-effect structure to show how coral reefs form and their importance.
"He had such excruciating pain that he had to lie quite still in his bed."
What does EXCRUTIATING mean?
painful, miserable
The chief surgeon, an expert in organ-transplant procedures, took her nephew on a hospital tour.
What is the appositive in this sentence?
an expert in organ-transplant procedures
In the sentence "She quickly ran to the store," what part of speech is the word "quickly"?
Adverb
What are some of the benefits coral reefs provide to the environment?
They protect coastlines from erosion, filter pollutants, and provide habitats for marine life.
What is the purpose of the phrase "layer upon layer" in describing how coral reefs are formed?
It emphasizes the gradual and continuous process of reef formation.
Does adaptive management of natural resources enhance resilience to climate change?
What does RESILIENCE mean?
ability to withstand or recover quickly
Punctuate this sentence.
Our apartment walls are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
What is the main character's name in the book Charlotte's Web?
Wilbur
What is the primary threat to coral reefs mentioned in the passage?
The primary threat is climate change, which causes coral bleaching.
What does the phrase "devastating impact" suggest about the effects of climate change on coral reefs?
The phrase suggests that the impact is severe and harmful, leading to the destruction of coral reefs.
Unfortunately, there was a bit of a squabble among the lead group of competitors after the race in Buena Vista.
What does SQUABBLE mean?
noisy altercation over small matters
What are homonyms?
Words that sound the same but have different meanings
In which continent is the country of Egypt located?
Africa