Killer Whales

What is the main idea of the article?

• a. Killer Whales are endangered and need our protection.
• b. Killer Whales are in the dolphin family.
• c. Killer Whales are popular icons.
• d. Killer Whales are on the decline.

 Read the following quote.  "Additional research is underway and hopefully in the future, with more information, we will have more success in protecting these beautiful creatures."  Based on the quote we can conclude that -

• a. Killer Whales are beautiful creatures.
• b. Killer Whales need our help.
• c. Killer Whales are our future.
• d. Killer Whales are interesting to research.

As used in paragraph 1, what does the word dwindling mean?

• a. to dive down
• b. to search for
• c. to waste away
• d. to become less

Which of the following themes best describes the article?

• a. Treat other as you would want to be treated.
• b. Enjoy life while you can.
• c. We have a responsibility for the environment.
• d. Believe those who are seeking the truth.

What is the author's purpose when writing this article?

• a. To describe what Killer Whales look like.
• b. To inform the reader what Killer Whales eat.
• c. To entertain the reader with exciting facts about Killer Whales.
• d. To persuade the reader to help protect Killer Whales.

What is the best summary of the article?

• a. Killer Whales are popular animals, but their population is declining.  They are in the dolphin family and have some similar qualities. Their population is unknown, but has been affected by hunting and disasters, such as oil spills,  With more research we can better protect these beautiful creatures.
• b. Conservation efforts are being made by can be difficult.  This is because we still don't know a lot about where Killer Whales spend their time.  Without this information it makes it hard to know what areas to protect.
• Killer Whales are toothed whales and the largest member of the dolphin family.  They are highly social and live in groups.  They feed on fish, squid, birds and marine mammals. 
• d. Killer Whales need our help.  Efforts need to be made to help their population growth.

Which of the following is an opinion expressed in the article?

• a. Killer Whales are toothed whales and the largest member of the dolphin family.
• b. The Killer Whales officially named is the orca
• c. Hopefully, in the future we will have more success in protecting these beautiful creatures.
• d. Orcas feed on fish, squid, birds and marine mammals.

We can infer from the article that -

• a. Killer Whales eat a large quantity of food.
• b. Orcas are endangered.
• c. Orcas are amazing creatures.
• d. Killer Whales live in the Atlantic Ocean.

Look at the dictionary entry below.

• a. Definition 1
• b. Definition 2
• c. Definition 3
• d. Definition 4

Which is the best matches the author's claim in paragraph 4?

• a. We need to learn more about Killer Whales in order to help their population.
• b. Scientists are doing all they can to help Killer Whales.
• c. Many people are trying to help Killer Whales by increasing their available food source.
• d. There is much to be done and a lot of work to finish in order to help.