Vocabulary
What does the word 'shortage' mean in the sentence? The level of water in the lake went down when we had a shortage of rain.
A) Lack B) Pollution C) Extra
What is... A) Lack
True or False: Amphibians skin is permeable, which means they can absorb air and water through their skin.
(Page 129)
What is... True
True or False: The fungus African Clawed Frogs carry can kill 80 percent of the amphibians in an area within months.
(Page 133)
What is... True
Which word for words BEST complete the sentence? The dog was ________ when the girl went to school.
A) lonely B) more lonelier C) most lonelier
What is... A) lonely
What does the word 'introduce' mean in the sentence? I heard Miguel introduce Iris as his cousin.
A) Look for B) Play with C) Present
What is... C) Present
Looking at page ... how long does it say amphibians have been around?
A) 100 million years B) 200 million years C) 360 million years
What is... C) 360 million years
What does the text say the word "amphibian" means on page 128?
A) Amphibian means they lay their eggs in the water. B) Amphibian means "Double Life". C) Amphibian means Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.
What is... B) Amphibian means "Double Life".
Which word for words BEST complete the sentence? Drew ran the race _____________ than Sherman did.
A) quickliest B) more quickly C) most quickly
What is... B) more quickly
What does the word 'focus' mean in the sentence? Tim found it hard to focus on his homework.
A) Remember B) Concentrate C) Finish
What is... B) Concentrate
What is one way that amphibians habitats are being destroyed? (Page 130)
A) Earthquakes are harming the amphibians habitats. B) Swamps and ponds are being filled in to make way for roads, houses, and malls. C) Floods are washing all the amphibians habitats away.
What is... B) Swamps and ponds are being filled in to make way for roads, houses, and malls.
Looking at page 129, how many amphibian species are threatened with extinction?
A) 2,000-3,000 of the amphibian species B) 120 amphibian species C) 6,000 different kinds of amphibians
What is... A) 2,000-3,000 of the amphibian species
Which word or words BEST complete the sentence? The tickets for the new movie sold the ___________ of all the tickets.
A) more rapid B) more rapidly C) most rapidly
What is... C) most rapidly
What does the word 'opportunities' mean in the sentence? The team had many opportunities to win the game.
A) Points B) Chances C) Players
What is... B) Chances
Which of the following is true about African Clawed Frogs? (Page 131)
A) African Clawed Frogs eat other types of frogs and carry a fungus. B) African Clawed Frogs get along with other types of frogs. C) African Clawed Frogs CAN be killed by a fungus they carry.
What is... A) African Clawed Frogs eat other types of frogs and carry a fungus.
Looking at page 128 in your close reader, who is the author of Amphibian Alert?
A) Scientists B) Farmers C) Elliott Meiner
Who is... C) Elliott Meiner
Which word or words BEST complete the sentence? Sean played the piano ____________ of all the students.
A) beautifullest B) most beautifully C) more beautiful
What is... B) most beautifully
What does the word 'alert' mean in the sentence? The deer seemed alert while sleeping.
A) Angry B) Tired C) Aware
What is... C) Aware
Looking at page 133, what is one thing the TEXT says we can do to help amphibians?
A) You can help by keeping local ponds and creeks clean. B) You can help by buying amphibians and keeping them in your house. C) You can build a pond in your backyard so they have an extra habitat.
What is... You can help by keeping local ponds and creeks clean.
How are young amphibians different from adult amphibians? (Pages 128-129)
A) Young Amphibians don't like water, but adult amphibians love water. B) Young amphibians have 3 legs, but adults have 5. C) Young amphibians live in water and have tails, while adult amphibians live on land and grow legs.
What is... C) Young amphibians live in water and have tails, while adult amphibians live on land and grow legs.
Which word or words BEST complete the sentence? The librarian asked, "Can you speak ____________?"
A) more quiet B) more quietly C) most quietly
What is... B) more quietly