Comprehension, Main Idea, Summary, Organizational Pattern

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by evidence in the passage?

• Coyotes can be found anywhere from Mexico to Alaska.

• When wolves were killed off in New England, coyotes took their place.

• Coyotes live in dens they make or sometimes take from other animals.

• Coyotes are not endangered species.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which sentence best summarizes the ideas in this passage?

• Coyotes are an flexible species who can survive in many climates and are similar to wolves and dogs.

• Coyotes and wolves compete for food.

• Coyotes do not have many babies survive.

• Coyotes and wolves live anywhere from Mexico to Alaska.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

How does the author organize the information in the passage?

• by explaining the ways coyotes find food.

• by comparing wolves to coyotes.

• by describing coyotes and their characteristics.

• by listing the types of things coyotes eat.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text feature could be added to strengthen the reader's understanding of the information in the passage?

• A photograph of a coyote's different coloring.

• A timeline of coyotes and wolves actions in the wild.

• A table with various sleeping areas of coyotes.

• A map of the locations coyotes are found in the wild.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which of the following questions are NOT answered by the information in the passage?

• What type of food do coyotes eat?

• How many pups do femal coyotes typically have?

• Do coyotes live in packs?

• How long do coyotes typically live in the wild?

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which option has two words that are NOT examples of linking verbs?

• is, was

• is, love

• run, want

• been, seem

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sound device has words that have the same endings?

• rhyme

• rhythm

• alliteration

• simile

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of these terms refers to the actual definition of a word?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Tone

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

A connotation of an eagle is...

• Freedom

• A feathered animal with wings

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Their favorite games were played with a stick and ball, like lacrosse.

• Native people in early North American liked to play games.

• You catch the ball in a net on the end of a stick and use the stick to throw the ball.

• In lacrosse the rule is that you can't touch the ball with your hands.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2