A Lady Bug's Body
What happens right after a larva molts?
A. It becomes a pupa.
B. It finds food.
C. It lays eggs.
D. It grows new spots.
A. It becomes a pupa.
6. Which two ways do ladybugs help the environment?
A. They eat pests that harm crops.
B. They spread pollen like bees.
C. They make silk for farmers.
D. They help control insect populations.
A. They eat pests that harm crops.
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D. They help control insect populations.
What is the main job of the sensory system?
A. To help people sleep
B. To help people understand the world around them
C. To make people stronger
D. To help people grow faster
B. To help people understand the world around them
What is the correct order of how sound travels through the ear?
A. Sound waves move the eardrum → The eardrum moves tiny bones → The ear sends signals to the brain
B. The brain sends signals → Sound waves enter the ear → The eardrum moves tiny bones
C. The tiny bones move → The sound waves enter the ear → The brain picks up the signals
D. Sound waves enter the ear → The brain hears the sound → The eardrum stops moving
A. Sound waves move the eardrum → The eardrum moves tiny bones → The ear sends signals to the brain
What is the main problem in the story?
A. Emma forgets her kite at home.
B. The wind blows Emma’s kite into a tree.
C. Jake breaks Emma’s kite.
D. The kite does not fly in the wind.
B. The wind blows Emma’s kite into a tree.
How do ladybugs protect themselves in winter?
A. They fly south to warmer places.
B. They dig tunnels underground.
C. They find a dry place and stay still.
D. They eat extra food to stay warm.
C. They find a dry place and stay still.
7. How does a ladybug’s body change as it grows?
A. It starts as an egg, then becomes a larva, a pupa, and finally an adult.
B. It hatches as a small ladybug and grows bigger over time.
C. It changes from a butterfly to a ladybug.
D. It loses its wings as it becomes an adult.
A. It starts as an egg, then becomes a larva, a pupa, and finally an adult.
A. It protects the eye from dirt and dust.
B. It collects light so the eye can see.
C. It moves the eyeball around.
D. It helps eyelashes grow.
B. It collects light so the eye can see.
What would be the best heading for the section about how the brain works?
A. "The Brain: A Storage Center for the Senses"
B. "Why the Brain is Big"
C. "How the Brain Makes You Strong"
D. "The Brain and Muscles"
A. "The Brain: A Storage Center for the Senses"
How is the problem solved?
A. Jake climbs the tree and gets the kite.
B. Mia’s dad helps by pulling the kite from the tree.
C. Emma buys a new kite.
D. The wind blows the kite down on its own.
B. Mia’s dad helps by pulling the kite from the tree.
What do ladybug larvae eat?
A. Pollen
B. Leaves
C. Aphids
D. Worms
C. Aphids
8. How do a ladybug’s antennae help it survive?
A. They help the ladybug run faster.
B. They help the ladybug smell, taste, and feel things around it.
C. They help the ladybug hear sounds from far away.
D. They help the ladybug scare away predators.
B. They help the ladybug smell, taste, and feel things around it.
How do ears help people hear sounds?
A. They send air into the brain.
B. They turn sound waves into signals the brain can understand.
C. They open and close to block loud noises.
D. They shine light on objects so they can be heard.
B. They turn sound waves into signals the brain can understand.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The sensory system helps people understand the world by using different senses.
B. The nose is the most important sense organ.
C. The brain helps people sleep.
D. The tongue helps people talk.
A. The sensory system helps people understand the world by using different senses.
Which sentence from the story shows teamwork?
A. "Emma hugged her kite."
B. "Her little brother, Jake, ran over."
C. "Let’s fly it together!"
D. "Emma loved flying kites."
C. "Let’s fly it together!"
Where does a female ladybug lay her eggs?
A. On top of a tree
B. Under a leaf
C. In the dirt
D. On a flower
B. Under a leaf
What is the correct order of a ladybug’s life cycle?
A. Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult
B. Pupa → Larva → Egg → Adult
C. Egg → Pupa → Larva → Adult
D. Larva → Egg → Pupa → Adult
A. Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult
Why is the sense of smell important?
A. It helps people run faster.
B. It helps people know if food is rotten or if there is danger.
C. It helps people see better at night.
D. It helps people move their hands.
A. Their sense of smell and taste do not work well.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the sense of touch helps keep people safe?
A. "Your tongue helps you to taste and enjoy food."
B. "Your sense of touch tells you what something feels like."
C. "Touch helps you to move away from something that is prickly or hot."
D. "Your nose picks up different smells."
C. "Touch helps you to move away from something that is prickly or hot."
What lesson does Emma learn?
A. She should hold onto her kite string tightly.
B. Kites should only be flown on windy days.
C. She should always fly her kite alone.
D. It is best to buy a new kite if one is lost.
A. She should hold onto her kite string tightly.
11. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Ladybugs can have different colors and spots.
B. Ladybugs go through different stages in their life cycle and help the environment.
C. Ladybugs can fly fast and live in forests.
D. Ladybugs eat flowers and lay eggs in trees.
B. Ladybugs go through different stages in their life cycle and help the environment.
10. What would be the best title for the section about how ladybugs grow?
A. "The Life Cycle of a Ladybug"
B. "Where Ladybugs Live"
C. "How Ladybugs Help Farmers"
D. "Why Ladybugs Have Spots"
A. "The Life Cycle of a Ladybug"
A. Their sense of smell and taste do not work well.
B. Their hearing gets better.
C. Their eyes stop blinking.
D. Their skin becomes softer.
A. Their sense of smell and taste do not work well.
According to the passage, why do your senses of taste and smell work together?
A. Because the tongue helps people speak clearly
B. Because the brain stores memories of different smells
C. Because a cold can make it harder to taste food
D. Because sound waves help people smell things better
C. Because a cold can make it harder to taste food
What happened right before Mia’s dad helped get the kite?
A. Emma lost her kite in the tree.
B. Mia suggested asking for help.
C. Jake found a stick and tried to get the kite.
D. Emma held onto her kite string tightly.
C. Jake found a stick and tried to get the kite.