Vocabulary
Persuasion, Selection Test
Homophones
Conjunctions
Butterfly Story
100
What does the word "conserving" mean in the sentence below? During the drought, we will be "conserving" water.
A Saving B Licensing C Condensing D Transporting
100
People could persuade others to suppor tthe work of the Comprhensive Everglades Restoration Plan by---
A telling them the rules B showing them a map of the area C creating a smaller group to feed the animals D taking them to visit the wetland so they can see it themselves
100
The scratch on my hand took three days to ________.
A hele B heal C heel D he'll
100
Which conjunction best completes the sentence? The volcano showed signs of being active, ________ some people refused to leave their homes.
A or B yet C and D because
100
Which sentence is used ot persuade the reader to read this selection?
A A plateau is a raised, flat piece of land. B It is one of the most beautiful places in Texas! C The preserve also has a wide variety of plants and animals. D The preserve islocated where a plateau, a desert, and a brushland meet.
200
What does the word "vegetation" mean in the sentence below? The mountains are covered with different kinds of "vegetation".
F Plants G Water H Outfits J Vessels
200
Why does Ms. Stone get a park ranger to talk to the class?
F To teach them about wetlands G To entertain them with animal stories H To persuade them to join the Restoration Plan J To help them identify birds and trees by name
200
I hammered the nail into the _______.
F board G bored H boared J boored
200
Which conjunction best completes the sentence? _______ Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.
F If G After H Where J Because
200
What does the word "unique" mean as it is used in paragraph 1?
F Wet G Lovely H One of a kind J Out of the way
300
What does the word "restore" mean in the sentence below? The electric company worked hard to "restore" power to the homes.
A Repay B Return C Reflect D Release
300
What argument does the author give for keeping mangrove swamps alive?
A Rainwater mixes with salty ocean water. B Fish migrate to deep water to look for food. C The water spreads out the food that animals eat. D Their waters protect young animals as they grow up.
300
Our dance teacher told us to ________ partners.
A chose B chews C choose D chooze
300
Which conjunction best completes the sentence? We can play a game, _______ we can paint a picture.
A or B so C but D while
300
Where is Dolan Falls located?
A It is in the desert. B It is in a wetland along the river. C It is in the middle of the preserve. D It is far from where the Devils River and Dolan Creek meet.
400
What does the word "attracted" mean in the sentence below? The butterflies are "attracted" to the sweet-smelling flowers.
F Drawn to G Perched on H Worked with J Frightened by
400
How does Ranger Jim help persuade students that it is important to save the Everglades?
F He tells them that human, animal, and plant life are all connected. G He tells them that they will see animals together around deep water. H He tells them that alligaators use their bodies to dig deep holes for water. J He tells them that bark peels off the tourist tree like skin off sunburned people.
400
The letter we ________ yesterday came back today.
F sint G sent H cent J scent
400
Which conjunction best completes the sentence? Tommy would take Ann to the bus, _______ that would make him late for work.
F since G while H but J because
400
How are black-capped vireos and monarch butterflies alike?
F They both live at the preserve all year long. G They are both types of birds with black feathers. H They wer both kept as pets by Native Americans. J They both stop along the Devils River in the winter.
500
What does the word "regulate" mean in the sentence below? The rangers "regulate" activities within the park.
A Want B Invite C Control D Discourage
500
People will best be convinced to conserve water if they read that---
A there is a deep part of the slough at the beginning of the trail B most of the water used in southern Florida comes from the Everglades C the landscape changes from houses and shopping centers to a flat, grassy prairie D differences in moisture help create unique habitats, each with its own special set of plants and animals
500
All day Jennifer walked around in a _________.
A dais B dase C days D daze
500
Which conjunction best completes the sentence? _______ Craig already had his ticket, he still had ot wait in line to see the movie.
A Yes B Unless C Because D Although
500
What happened in 1590?
A The first settlers built a ranch along the Devils River. B The first explorers traveled up the Devils River. C The Nature Conservancy took over the preserve. D The first Texas snowbell grew along Dolan Creek.
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