Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Grammar
100

What does the word conserving mean in the sentence below?

During the drought, we will be conserving water.

  1. condensing
  2. licensing
  3. saving
  4. transporting

3.

  • saving
100

What does the word review mean in the sentence below?

Dawn will review the materials for the test.

  1. look over again
  2. look over before
  3. look over carefully
  4. look over for the first time

1. look over again

100

The author's main purpose in writing this article is to

  1. explain and criticize.
  2. inform and persuade.
  3. exaggerate and persuade.
  4. inform and express emotions.

2.

  • inform and persuade.
100

Which animals rely on the habitat of the mangrove swamp?


  1. egrets and lizards
  2. anhingas and egrets
  3. ospreys and cormorants
  4. sea turtles and manatees

4. sea turtles and manatees

100

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

The volcano showed signs of being active, _____ some people
refused to leave their homes.

  1. and
  2. because
  3. or
  4. yet

4. yet

200

What does the word vegetation mean in the sentence below?

The mountains are covered with different kinds of vegetation.

  1. outfits
  2. plants
  3. vessels
  4. water

2. plants

200

What does the word predetermined mean in the sentence below?

The outcome of the race was predetermined.

  1. never decided
  2. too close to decide
  3. decided too quickly
  4. decided ahead of time

4.

  • decided ahead of time
200

An anhinga thermoregulates by

  1. basking in the sun.
  2. lowering its heart rate.
  3. perching in a mangrove.
  4. bathing in brackish water.

1.

  • basking in the sun.
200

Solution holes are formed by a reaction between

  1. spider webs and soil.
  2. sawgrass and lichens.
  3. hammocks and sloughs.
  4. tannic acid and limestone.

4.tannic acid and limestone

200

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

_____ Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

  1. After
  2. Because
  3.  If
  4. Where

1. After

300

What does the word restore mean in the sentence below?

The electric company worked hard to restore power to the homes.

  1. reflect
  2. release
  3. repay
  4. return

4.

  • return
300

What does the word enclose mean in the sentence below?

April will enclose the garden with a fence.

  1. close in
  2. close later
  3. close before
  4. close briefly

1.

  • close in
300

What does the word elevation mean in the sentence below?

Even a few inches of elevation can make a difference in how wet
or dry the soil remains throughout the year.

  1. walking speed
  2. distance above sea level
  3. moisture from rain clouds
  4. additional hiking companions

distance above sea level

300

How do Ranger Jim's actions support the author's purpose?

  1. He works as the author's research assistant.
  2. He transports the children around the Everglades in a boat.
  3. He signs up the children for the Everglades's junior ranger program.
  4. He gives the children ideas about how they can help save the
    Everglades.

4.

  • He gives the children ideas about how they can help save the
    Everglades.
300

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

We can play a game, _____ we can paint a picture.

  1. but
  2. or
  3. so
  4. while

2. or

400

What does the word attracted mean in the sentence below?

The butterflies are attracted to the sweet-smelling flowers.

  1. drawn to
  2. perched on
  3. worked with
  4. frightened by
  • drawn to
400

What does the word proceed mean in the sentence below?

The police officer told us to proceed carefully.

  1. move slowly
  2. move quickly
  3. move forward
  4. move sideways

3.

  • move forward
400

What does the word habitats mean in the sentence below?

These differences in moisture help create unique habitats, each with
its own special set of plants and animals.

  1. climates
  2. types of trees
  3. natural environments
  4. zoos or nature centers

natural environments

400

Which of the following is a reason the author suggests for saving the sawgrass prairie?

  1. development
  2. growth
  3. marshes
  4. silence

4. silence

400

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?

Tommy would take Ann to the bus, _____ that would make him
late for work.

  1. because
  2. but
  3. since
  4. while

2. but

500

What does the word regulate mean in the sentence below?

The rangers regulate activities within the park.

  1. control
  2. discourage
  3. invite
  4. want
  • control
500

What does the word predates mean in the sentence below?

The law predates your birth.

  1. comes early
  2. comes before
  3. comes too late
  4. comes without

2.

  • comes before
500

What is the best definition of brackish water?

  1. pure rainwater
  2. muddy drinking water
  3. salty water from the ocean
  4. fresh rainwater and salty seawater mixed together
  • fresh rainwater and salty seawater mixed together
500

What belief about saving the Everglades drives the author's purpose?

  1. It must be done to preserve all life on Earth.
  2. People can do it if they start now and work hard.
  3. The government is responsible for saving everything.
  4. Finger glades are the most important parts to save.

2. People can do it if they start now and work hard

500

_____ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see
the movie.

  1. Although
  2. Because
  3. Unless
  4. Yet 

1. Although

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