Text Features/Structure
Which idea from the selection does the first photograph support?
A Frogs need human protection in nature.
B Frogs croak to interact with one another.
C Frogs can hide easily because of their size.
D Frogs search for food during the night.
C Frogs can hide easily because of their size.
The purpose of this selection is mainly to —
F explain how frogs use their calls to keep themselves safe
G offer the reasons why people have trouble identifying frog calls
H describe several ways that scientists study frog calls
J list the reasons that frog calls differ between species
F explain how frogs use their calls to keep themselves safe
What does Narins’s study of frog calls suggest about frogs?
F They sing differently when people are nearby.
G They are aware of the particular sounds their species makes.
H They often repeat songs they hear from other animals.
J They sing louder during the day than at night.
G They are aware of the particular sounds their species makes.
Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader know the meaning of distinct?
F difficult for others to copy
G made recordings
H mixed up the patterns
J didn’t call back
F difficult for others to copy
What change should be made to the sentence?
In the park their was a big dog that played with a smaller dog.
A Change their to there
B Insert a comma after that
C Change played to play
D Make no change
A Change their to there
In which part of the selection can the reader find information about the patterns of frog songs?
A Being Heard but Not Seen
B Small but Loud
C Singing with Purpose
D More Work to Do
C Singing with Purpose
The author wrote the section Being Heard but Not Seen mainly to —
A provide information about characteristics that protect frogs from predators
B explain why frogs sing
C persuade the reader to study frogs
D tell the reader about how Pacific tree frogs use camouflage
A provide information about characteristics that protect frogs from predators
Which sentence from the selection best shows that frogs use their sound as a form of communication?
A Most frogs are small, which helps them hide easily.
B They search for food in the dark, so it is difficult for most animals to see them.
C These calls can sometimes make rain forests very loud places.
D These familiar sounds that fill the night are not random but are actually meaningful to frogs.
D These familiar sounds that fill the night are not random but are actually meaningful to frogs.
In paragraph 1, the word meaningful means —
A without meaning
B no meaning
C full of meaning
D after the meaning
C full of meaning
What change, if any, should be made in the sentence?
Getting a sunburn is bad for your skin.
A Change getting to get
B Change a to an
C Change skin to scin
D No change is needed in this sentence.
D No change is needed in this sentence.
Read the diagram below.
Cause: Frogs feel the footsteps of a larger animal approaching.
Effect: ?
Which of the following belongs in the empty box?
A The frogs alert other frogs by making a loud sound.
B The frogs croak to distract their enemies.
C The frogs quickly search for a hiding place.
D The frogs stop making sounds.
D The frogs stop making sounds.
The author wrote the section Small but Loud mainly to —
A persuade the reader to visit a rain forest
B entertain the reader with a story about frog songs
C provide information about how frogs use their voice
D tell the reader about different rain forest ecosystems
C provide information about how frogs use their voice
Having a loud call benefits frogs by —
A allowing them to signal other animals when danger is near
B helping them locate other frogs that are far away
C allowing them to tell other frogs where to find food
D helping them scare away their enemies
B helping them locate other frogs that are far away
The word fearless means —
What change should be made in the sentence?
You need to take your dog on a walks to the park.
A Change need to needs
B Change walks to walk
C Change your to you're
D No change is needed.
B Change walks to walk
The photograph and caption above paragraph 8 are included in the selection to show —
A The small size and appearance of a coqui frog
B How the coqui frog survives from predators
C why the coqui frog only comes out at night
D how frogs are able to stay connected with others of their species
A The small size and appearance of a coqui frog
To make an inference you need _____________ and ______________.
A a lot of time and what you read
B what you thought and what you saw yesterday
C the question number and the author's purpose
D what you know and what you read
D what you know and what you read
What change is needed in the sentence?
Please rise for the nationul anthem.
A Change rise to rises
B Change for to four
C Change nationul to national
D No change needs to be made.
C Change nationul to national
16 Which of these best completes the diagram?
F They are most active at night.
G They sing loud songs along with other animals.
H They return to the same place each day to sleep.
J They repeat the noises of other animals.
F They are most active at night.
What change, if any, should be made to the sentence?
I have the bestest teacher in the world!
A Change world to World
B Change bestest to best
C Insert a comma after teacher
D No change needs to be made in this sentence.
B Change bestest to best