Main Idea and Details
A rattlesnake is a reptile. Its name comes from the rattle at the end of its body. When a rattlesnake is startled, it shakes its rattle, making a loud noise that warns other animals to stay away. Animals would be wise to keep their distance! The venom from a rattlesnake bite can kill. If you go hiking, keep your eyes-and your ears-open for rattlesnakes!
What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Rattlesnakes have rattles
b. Rattlesnakes are dangerous.
c. Rattlesnakes are good hunters.
b. Rattlesnakes are dangerous.
Lions live and hunt on the grassy plains of Africa. While they usually hunt in packs at night, they are good daytime hunters, too. Their fur is the same color as dry grass. They hide in the grass and wait for an animal to come close. When the animal walks by, the lion pounces. Lions kill their prey by biting them on the throat or the back of the neck.
It can be inferred that _______.
a. lions don't like to chase their prey
b. lions are hard to see in the grass
c. lions only hunt slow animals
b. lions are hard to see in the grass
Carving a pumpkin is a fun activity. First, select a pumpkin. Next, use a carving tool to carve out the top of the pumpkin. Set the top aside while you use a spoon or scoop to remove all the seeds and pulp from the pumpkin. Then, use a felt-tip pen to trace a mouth, a nose, and eyes on the outside of the pumpkin. Use the carving tool to carve out the mouth, nose, and eyes--and you're all done!
This passage is an example of a ______ text structure.
a. sequential
b. chronological
c. descriptive
a. sequential
Where do coins come from? New coins are punched out of metal sheets. At this point, the coins are called "blanks" because their surfaces are blank. The blanks are heated, washed, and dried. Next, they are squeezed along their edges to create tiny rims. Then, during the striking process, the blanks are stamped with designs. This turns them into coins! Finally, the coins are inspected, counted, and bagged.
Which set of words describes steps in the coin-making process in the correct order?
a. stamp, dry, count
b. heat, stamp, punch
c. punch, wash, strike
c. punch, stamp, strike
Every year, there is a hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. Each of these giant storms gets a name. They are named in alphabetical order. For instance, in 2018, the storms will be named Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, and so on, taking turns between a boy's name and a girl's name. If a hurricane causes enough damage, its name will never be used again.
From the passage, I can infer that the 10th hurricane in a season may be named _____.
a. Joyce
b. Kirk
c. Leslie
a. Joyce
Avocados are a fruit native to Mexico and Central America. They have a thick, papery skin and a big, slippery seed. The skin can be green, black, or even purple. The flesh of the avocado is yellowish-green in color. When it is ripe, the flesh is a little sweet and creamy. Avocados are used to make guacamole and many other tasty dishes.
This passage is an example of a ____ text structure.
a. sequential
b. chronological
c. descriptive
c. descriptive