Comprehension
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Phonics
Grammar
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Read the paragraph.
Most birds build nests for their eggs. But on the ice in Antarctica, there are no twigs or leaves. There is no grass or mud. Nothing to build a nest with. Nothing but snow and ice.
What is the paragraph MOSTLY about?
why birds in Antarctica cannot build nests
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Why does it take three days for the mother penguin to reach the water?
The shore is frozen for miles
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What does the word FINALLY mean?
Jan finally saw the bus coming down the street.
at last, after a long time
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Which words has the same sound as UR in BURN? (barn, born, dirt, such)
dirt
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What is the ADJECTIVE in this sentence?
The chilly wind rattled the tree's branches.
chilly
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What must a father penguin do to keep the egg on his feet?
Shuffle when he walks
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How do father penguins survive without food while they care for their chicks?
They have a layer of fat that keeps them alive.
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What does the word OTHERWISE mean?
We should leave now. Otherwise, we will be late for school.
if not, if things were different
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Which word has the same sound as IR in GIRL? (find, fur, glad, grin)
fur
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Which word is the ADJECTIVE in this sentence?
A family of bears lives in the dark cave.
dark
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How do penguins send messages to each other?
by trumpeting and whistling
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Why is it important for a chick's down to be fluffy?
It helps keep the chick warm
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What does the word STEER mean?
The rider uses the handlebars to steer the bike.
make something turn
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Which word has the same sound as ER in MOTHER? (bird, mark, more, them)
bird
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Which word is the ADJECTIVE in this sentence?
Mandi took a bite of the smelly cheese.
smelly
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What would happen to a penguin if its skin got wet while swimming?
It would get cold.
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What is a creche?
a group of young chicks
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What does the word WATERPROOF mean?
Thanks to his waterproof backpack, Ryan's books did not get wet.
able to keep out water, something that doesn't allow water through
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Which word has the same sound as UR in CURL? (call, corn, push, third)
third
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Which word is the ADJECTIVE in this sentence?
Eva ate a sweet orange after dinner.
sweet
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How does a chick change AFTER the first few months of its life?
- It stops growing bigger.
- It needs its parents less.
- It leaves the group to live alone.
- It grows a fluffier coat of feathers.
2. It needs its parents less.
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What is the last part of the article MOSTLY about?
- the junior penguin learning to find a mate
- the junior penguin learning to care for an egg
- the junior penguin learning to trumpet messages
- the junior penguin learning to take care of himself
4. the junior penguin learning to take care of himself
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What does the word WHISTLES mean?
When the coach whistles, the players stop their game.
blows air through her lips to make a high sound, a high musical sound
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Which word has the same sound as IR in CIRCUS? (chase, cross, print, turn)
turn
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Which word is an ADJECTIVE that tells how something sounds?
The cart has a squeaky wheel.
squeaky