Comparing Text
Author's Claim
Informational Text
Summarize/Inf
Greek/Latin
100

Which details is supported by both "Welcome Back Wolves" and "Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone"?

A. Farmers and Ranchers don't want wolves in the park.

B. Biodiversity in Yellowstone improved when Wolves were brought back to Yellowstone.

A. Farmers and Ranchers don't want wolves in the park.

100

In "Wolves Don't Belong in Yellowstone", which sentence identifies the author's claim?

Removing the wolves was the right decision.

100

Which choice best describes the way the paragraph is organized?

What is it like in Costa Rica? There are many places similar to Costa Rica. Florida, for example has a warm and tropical climate, just like Costa Rica! Costa Rica has a rainy season as well. The rainy season in Florida is during the summer months but, in Costa Rica rainy season is during the winter months. Both Florida and Costa Rica can be a tropical paradise.

A. sequence

B. comparison

C. cause and effect

D. problem and solution

B. Comparison

100

Another word for Key details is:

A: Irrelevant Details

B. Relevant Details

C. Main Idea

D. Central Idea

Another word for Key details is:

B. Relevant Details

100

What those the suffix -ly mean?

A. To do something in that way

B. To do something again

A. To do something in that way

200

Which sentence is supported by both "Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone" and "Welcome Back Wolves?"

A. Wolves will reduce the elk population

B. The Government made the decision to bring back the wolves to Yellow stone.

B. The Government made the decision to bring back the wolves to Yellow stone.

200

On page 349 in "Welcome Back Wolves", which sentence supports the author's clam that wolves improve biodiversity?

"...the wolves returned They began to eat elk. Willows grew back. Beavers returned..."

200

The author most likely included the map on page 346 to_______.

A. Illustrate the places wolves could roam in Yellowstone.

B. Illustrate the best places for seeing wolves in Yellowstone.

C. Illustrate trails where visitors can avoid any wolves in Yellowstone.

D. Illustrate places where visitors can fish in Yellowstone.

The author most likely included the map on page 346 to_______.

A. Illustrate the places wolves could roam in Yellowstone.

200

The author may refer to the central idea as the _____.


A. Topic

B. Theme

C. Main Idea

D. Key details

The author may refer to the central idea as the _____.

C. Main Idea

200

Which suffix can you add at the end of this word?

Slow___

A. ly

B. Pre

A. ly

300

How are "Welcome Back, Wolves" and "Wolves Don't Belong in Yellowstone" different?

A. The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves improve biodiversity but the author of  “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves harm biodiversity.

B. The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” is written from a first person point of view but “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” is written from a third person point of view.

A. The author of “Welcome Back, Wolves!” believes that wolves improve biodiversity but the author of  “Wolves Don’t Belong in Yellowstone” believes that wolves harm biodiversity.

300

In "Welcome Back Wolves", which sentence in paragraph 1 identifies the author's claim about wolves in Yellowstone?

"Returning wolves to Yellowstone was the right decision for several reasons.

300

Which sentence describes the information from the text that is BEST supported by the illustration on page 350?

A. Yellowstone is a popular place for families to visit.

B. Having wolves in the park brings in ecotourists who visit to see nature, and spend money at restaurants and hotels near the park.

C. Yellowstone is a great place to take pictures of nature.

D. Humans harm the natural ecosystem when they visit Yellowstone.

Which sentence describes the information from the text that is BEST supported by the illustration on page 350?

B. Having wolves in the park brings in ecotourists who visit to see nature, and spend money at restaurants and hotels near the park.

300

Which detail would most likely be in a summary of Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone?

A. Yellowstone with its plentiful food and wide open spaces, is an ideal habitat for wolves.

B. For decades after, only a few wolves were spotted.

C. As scientists have long realized, wolves improve biodiversity.

D. Wolves increase Yellowstone's grizzly bear population.

Which detail would most likely be in a summary of Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone?

D. Wolves increase Yellowstone's grizzly bear population.

300

What is the meaning of the word quickly?

A. To move quick again

B. To move in that way

B. To move in that way

400

Which statement BEST summarizes the difference in the author’s purpose of "Welcome Back Wolves" and "Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone"?

A."Welcome Back Wolves" is written to persuade readers that wolves improve the elk population while "Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone" is written to persuade readers that wolves don't improve the elk population at all.

B. "Welcome Back Wolves" is written to persuade readers that wolves improve Yellowstone" while "Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone is written to persuade readers that wolves don't improve Yellowstone at all.

B. "Welcome Back Wolves" is written to persuade readers that wolves improve Yellowstone" while "Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone is written to persuade readers that wolves don't improve Yellowstone at all.

400

Which claims on page 358 are designed to persuade you to believe that wolves in Yellowstone cause problems?

Various answers: "Wolves increase Yellowstone's grizzly bear population." 2. "When there are more wolves, grizzlies have more prey to scavenge." 3. This increases the chance they'll come face to face with people."

400

The illustration on page 355 is included to ______________.

A. Show readers where cows habitat is.

B. Help readers visualize how wolves could affect cows grazing.

C. Illustrate how cows and wolves can live together.

D. Illustrate the hard work of a farmer.

The illustration on page 355 is included to ______________.

B. Help readers visualize how wolves could affect cows grazing.

400

Which of the following details would belong in a summary of Welcome back wolves?

A. Wolves bring ecotourists to the park.

B. Some of that money goes to restaurants and hotels.

C. Farmers and ranchers speak most loudly against wolves in Yellowstone.

D. According to many ranchers, "wolves create a landscape of fear."


Which of the following details would belong in a summary of Welcome back wolves?

A. Wolves bring ecotourists to the park.

400

What does the suffix ing mean?

A. the way it happened

B. It's happening now

C. It happened before

B. It's happening now

500

Which detail could be added to supports the argument that Wolves should remain in Yellowstone?

A. If wolves are removed from Yellowstone, the entire ecosystem will fall of balance.

B. Wolves are a threat to people and pets, loss of hunting opportunities, and potential wolf attacks on livestock.

A. If wolves are removed from Yellowstone, the entire ecosystem will fall of balance.

500

In "Welcome Back Wolves" the author's OPINION about how Yellowstone is affected by ecotourists is....

"That's a good thing!"

500

With which statement would the author of Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone agree with?

A. Ecotourists are important to the success of Yellowstone.

B. Wolves improve the biodiversity of Yellowstone.

C. Farmers and ranchers do not have to worry about wolves eating their livestock.

D. Removing the wolves from the park in the 1900s was the right decision.

With which statement would the author of Wolves don't belong in Yellowstone agree with?

D. Removing the wolves from the park in the 1900s was the right decision.

500

In order to summarize informational text readers must include which two things?


A. Theme

B. main characters

C. Main idea

D. setting

E. Relevant Details

In order to summarize informational text readers must include which two things?

C. Main idea & E. Relevant Details 

500

Choose a word that means the same as the underlined word below?

Taking so many test was exhausting.

A. Tiring

B. Exciting

C. Friendly

A. Tiring