Rain Forests

Subject Matter:

This passage is mainly about

• trees

• tropical rain forests

• anteaters

• monkeys

Supporting Details:

Mud protects the tapir from

• monkeys

• anteaters

• the heat

• biting insects

Conclusion:

It is probable that few plants grow on the rain forest floor because

• there is not enough light.

• most animals are in the trees.

• there is not enough water.

• it is too hot.

Clarifying devices:

The activity in a rain forest is compared to

• a zoo

• a church

• a circus trapeze show

• a tropical pet shop

Vocabulary in Context:

A fascinating animal is

• dangerous

• interesting

• frightening

• active