Why do Animals Play?

Based on the article, what do all the young animals have in common?

• They play in groups with other animals

• They need to prepare for when they are older

• They are able to locate items that interest them

• They let other animals know that they want to play

Which definition matches the meaning of "frolic" as it is used in paragraph 3?

• to run around

• to find protection

• to learn by watching

• to walk next to its mother

The word "stalks" in paragraph 4 shows that the lion cub

• follows silently

• moves quickly

• looks around

• bends down

Paragraphs 3 through 5 support a main idea because they show

• how animals are different

• how animals escape trouble

• what animals need to learn

• that animals help each other

Before wolf pups can hunt together, they must first

• discover new games

• learn to use signals

• practice with toys

• know how to race

What does this sentence show about the animals?

• The older animals introduce the games to the younger ones

• The larger animals are prevented from wrestling with the smaller ones

• The young animals enforce limits so that their games are safe for all

• The adult animals are nearby to make sure that no one gets hurt