Weird Friends Comprehension Test

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Why do ostriches and zebras often roam the savanna together?

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Ostriches have terrific eyes and zebras have terrific ears.

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How can the reader identify Weird Friends as Informational Text?

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It tells about the way animals help each other.

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What can the reader conclude about the relationship between the water thick-knees and the crocodile?

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They are friends that help keep each other’s nests safe.

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How do bats and birds help new fruit trees grow?

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Bats and birds eat fruit and drop seeds that become new trees.

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Which detail best supports the idea that animals help each other in surprising ways?

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They cluster side by side for protection, share food or a home, and warn one another of approaching predators.

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What is the main idea of the text 'Weird Friends'?

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The text explains how different animals form unexpected friendships and help each other.

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What is an example of mutualism in nature?

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When birds eat ticks off of a cow, benefiting both the bird and the cow.

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What does it mean when animals are described as 'weird friends'?

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It means they have unusual relationships that help them survive.

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Why is it important for animals to help each other?

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Helping each other can increase their chances of survival and finding food.

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What role do birds play in the ecosystem?

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Birds help with pollination and seed dispersal.