Lesson 14 Aero and Officer Mike

What does the word ability mean in the sentence below?
Hummingbirds have the ability to fly backwards.

• special skill
• difficult task
• strange habit
• favorite game

What does the word patrols mean in the sentence below?
Our cat patrols the back yard for squirrels and rabbits. 

• sniffs around
• plays games in 
• adds danger to
• keeps watch over

What does the word partners mean in the sentence below?
Jack and Greg are partners, so they share the tasks of the job.

• people who are bosses
• people who are friends
• people who work together
• people who like the same color

What does the word snap mean in the sentence below?
When the turtle sees the worm, it will snap at it.

• open wide
• bite suddenly
• blink quickly
• swim toward

What does the word quiver mean in the sentence below?
The puppies quiver with excitement when they see the kitten.

• fall
• howl
• scratch
• shake

Why did the author write this story?

• to prove that dogs are smart
• to explain how to train dogs
• to show what police dogs do
• to tell how dogs can help people

Why did the author write the section called "On Duty"?

• to explain that police cars are better than regular cars
• to describe Aero's police car and tel how he protects it
• to show what a long, hard day Aero has when he works
• to show that Aero has many duties and tasks to perform

Which of the author's words show that police dogs get to play sometimes?

• "When Aero is on duty, he's not allowed to play."
• "Aero likes children and is always gentle with them."
• "Aero knows he'll also have time to explore a little and maybe chase a tennis ball while they are stopped."
• "When Aero and Officer Mike have been in the police car for a few hours, Aero will need to take a break."

Why does the author write that each person has a scent that is different from everyone else's scent?

• to help explain why Aero is so gentle with sick children
• to help explain how Aero can find people by using his nose
• to help explain why it is hard for children to play hide-and-seek
• to help explain how animmals know who is friendly and who is not

Why does the author include information about how to approach Aero?

• to show readers that not all dogs are police dogs
• to explain to readers how dangerous dogs can be
• to teach readers how to be safe around police dogs
• to tell readers how scared dogs can get when they meet children