Carnivorous Plants

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• There are too many species of carnivorous plants.

• There are too few plant species in the world.

• Only a small number of plants are carnivorous.

• A majority of plants are carnivorous.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which plant traps bugs in its stem and forces them to walk forward?

• Corkscrew plants

• Sundews

• Bladderworts

• Pitcher plants

Which of the following statements is false?

• Carnivorous plants get their energy from eating bugs.

• Carnivorous plants do not get nutrients from the soil.

• Carnivorous plants get their energy from the sun.

• Carnivorous plants get their nutrients from eating bugs.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Which event happens last when a sundew eats a meal?

• The sundew creates mucilage.

• The sundew's tentacles curl in response to the prey.

• The bug is attracted to the mucilage.

• The sundew releases enzymes.

Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?

• There are more types of carnivorous plants than the Venus Flytrap.

• The pitcher plant tricks bugs into falling into its stomach.

• The Venus Flytrap kills its prey in various ways.

• Some plants attract bugs by offering them nectar.

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Which best defines the word treacherous as it is used in the fourth paragraph?

• Something that provides nutrients.

• Something that is very bright.

• Something that tastes delicious.

• Something that has a hidden danger.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

Which best describes the overall text structure of the second paragraph?

• chronological order

• compare and contrast

• sequential order

• description and list

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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Which statement would the author most likely disagree with?

• Carnivorous plants cannot thrive in rich soil.

• Bladderworts react quickly when their trigger hairs are bumped.

• Carnivorous plants are tough and can live in any environment.

• Bladderworts hide their traps just below the surface of the water.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which best expresses the main idea of the last paragraph?

• Carnivorous plants are not hard to take care of because they feed themselves.

• Carnivorous plants are delicate because they need certain conditions to survive.

• Carnivorous plants are difficult to keep at home, but you should keep trying.

• Carnivorous plants are inspirational and they are interesting to watch and own.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which title best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text?

• Watch Out! How To Avoid Being Eaten by Carnivorous Plants

• At Risk: How You Can Help to Preserve Carnivorous Plants

• Venus Flytrap: Nature's Most Beautiful and Dangerous Plant

• Fatal Flowers: Plants That Kill Insects

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