6th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice Test

Front

What is the main function of the Venus Flytrap?

Back

To trap and digest insects for nutrients.

Front

What type of plant is the Venus Flytrap classified as?

Back

A carnivorous plant.

Front

What is the significance of the small hairs on the Venus Flytrap's leaves?

Back

They trigger the trap to close when touched by an insect.

Front

What does the term 'simile' refer to in literature?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is the first step in the Venus Flytrap's process of capturing prey?

Back

The leaves are covered with small hairs.

Front

What happens in the second step of the Venus Flytrap's trapping mechanism?

Back

The Venus flytrap senses the insect when it touches the hairs.

Front

What occurs in the third step of the Venus Flytrap's trapping process?

Back

The leaves snap shut in less than a second, trapping the insect.

Front

What does the word 'nutrients' refer to in the context of plants?

Back

Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and maintenance.

Front

How does the Venus Flytrap obtain nutrients from its prey?

Back

By digesting the trapped insects.

Front

What can be inferred about the Venus Flytrap's speed in trapping insects?

Back

It closes quickly to effectively capture its prey.