Vocabulary
To change over time to be better for survival.
a. Defend
b. Predator
c. Adaptation
c. Adaptation
How a living thing acts.
a. defend
b. adaptation
c. behavior
c. behavior
Tom loves the park. Every morning he walks there with his dog, Luna. They play by the pond and feed the ducks. After playing, Tom and Luna sit under a big oak tree and eat apples. Tom thinks the park is the best place to start the day.
What does Tom do every morning?
a. He goes to school.
b. He walks to the park.
c. He rides his bike.
A small farm has many animals that help the farmer. Each morning, the sheep follow the shepherd across the field. The clever dog, Max, guards the flock and barks when strangers come near. The ducks swim calmly in the pond while the rooster loudly announces the start of the day. Sara, the farmer’s daughter, feeds the hungry piglets fresh grain and waters the plants. Everyone on the farm works together so the animals stay healthy and safe.
In the sentence “the sheep follow the shepherd,” what does “follow” most nearly mean?
a. walk in front of
b. walk behind or go after
c. talk to
b. walk behind or go after
Maya walked into the quiet forest. She wanted to find a great story to tell her class. Under an old oak, she met a small owl with bright eyes. The owl was calm and spoke slowly. Maya asked questions; the owl listened and gave careful answers. When Maya left, she felt brave and thoughtful.
Which word best describes Maya?
a. curious
b. angry
c. careless
a. curious
An animal that eats another animal.
a. Predator
b. Prey
c. Survival
What something looks like.
a. characteristic
b. predator
c. survival
Every morning at sunrise, a small farm wakes with soft sounds. Rosie the hen clucks as she finds seeds in the yard. Milo the goat jumps near the fence and eats fresh grass. In the barn, Bella the cat naps on warm hay while watching the mice play quietly. Later, the farmer brings a bowl of oats for the pony, Sam, who happily trots to the trough. The animals live together peacefully and help each other each day.
When does the farm wake up?
a. At night
b. In the afternoon
c. At sunrise
c. At sunrise
A small farm has many animals that help the farmer. Each morning, the sheep follow the shepherd across the field. The clever dog, Max, guards the flock and barks when strangers come near. The ducks swim calmly in the pond while the rooster loudly announces the start of the day. Sara, the farmer’s daughter, feeds the hungry piglets fresh grain and waters the plants. Everyone on the farm works together so the animals stay healthy and safe.
In the sentence “The clever dog, Max, guards the flock,” what is the meaning of “guards”?
a. hides from the flock
b. feeds the flock
c. watches and protects the flock
c. watches and protects the flock
Maya walked into the quiet forest. She wanted to find a great story to tell her class. Under an old oak, she met a small owl with bright eyes. The owl was calm and spoke slowly. Maya asked questions; the owl listened and gave careful answers. When Maya left, she felt brave and thoughtful.
What does Maya want at the start of the story?
a. to sleep
b. to find a great story
c. to build a house
b. to find a great story
An animal that is eaten by another animal.
a. defend
b. prey
c. behavior
b. prey
To stay alive.
a. survival
b. defend
c. adaptation
a. survival
Every morning at sunrise, a small farm wakes with soft sounds. Rosie the hen clucks as she finds seeds in the yard. Milo the goat jumps near the fence and eats fresh grass. In the barn, Bella the cat naps on warm hay while watching the mice play quietly. Later, the farmer brings a bowl of oats for the pony, Sam, who happily trots to the trough. The animals live together peacefully and help each other each day.
How do the animals live together?
a. Loudly and angrily
b. peacefully and helping each other
c. wild and dangerously
b. peacefully and helping each other
Lina found a small kitten under a tree. The kitten was hungry and cold. Lina gave it milk and wrapped it in a warm towel. She walked home and asked her neighbor, "Is anyone missing a kitten?" The neighbor smiled and said, "No, but you can keep it if you want." Lina named the kitten Star.
What is the meaning of "wrapped" in this story?
a. gave a gift
b. put cloth around
c. tied shoes
b. put cloth around
Eli lived in a busy town. He loved painting quiet scenes on small wooden boards. One morning, while he worked near the window, a wounded sparrow fell onto his table. Eli cleaned the bird's wing, made a soft nest in an old shoebox, and fed it crumbs each day. The sparrow stayed for many weeks. As it healed, Eli painted new pictures of open fields and tall grasses. When the sparrow was strong, Eli opened the window. The bird hesitated, looked at Eli, then flew into the bright sky. Eli felt both proud and a little sad. He understood that caring sometimes means letting go.
Why did the sparrow stay with Eli?
a. it liked to paint
b. it was wounded and needed care
c. it wanted to be friends
b. it was wounded and needed care
To fight or protect something.
a. defend
b. survival
c. adaptation
To give an answer.
a. characteristic
b. response
c. defend
b. response
In a green valley, a small rescue shelter cares for many animals. Leo the dog loves to run in the yard and plays gently with smaller dogs. Nia the rabbit hides among the tall grass and enjoys fresh carrots every afternoon. Polly the parrot learns new words and whistles in the morning to greet visitors. At feeding time, the volunteers bring bowls of food and clean water for everyone. When night comes, the animals find warm beds and fall asleep safely, knowing they are loved.
Who brings the animals food and water?
a. The visitors
b. The animals find it themselves
c. The volunteers
c. The volunteers
Tom saw a duck by the pond. The duck looked lost. Tom brought bread and fed the duck. The duck followed Tom home. His mother laughed and said, "We have a new friend!" Tom named the duck Quack.
Which sentence shows someone speaking?
a. Tom named the duck Quack.
b. The duck followed Tom home.
c. "We have a new friend!"
c. "We have a new friend!"
Eli lived in a busy town. He loved painting quiet scenes on small wooden boards. One morning, while he worked near the window, a wounded sparrow fell onto his table. Eli cleaned the bird's wing, made a soft nest in an old shoebox, and fed it crumbs each day. The sparrow stayed for many weeks. As it healed, Eli painted new pictures of open fields and tall grasses. When the sparrow was strong, Eli opened the window. The bird hesitated, looked at Eli, then flew into the bright sky. Eli felt both proud and a little sad. He understood that caring sometimes means letting go.
In the sentence "Eli painted new pictures of open fields and tall grasses," what does this detail suggest about Eli?
a. He wanted to sell paintings
b. He imagined freedom for the bird
c. He disliked his town
b. He imagined freedom for the bird