Cougars

What does the word resemble mean in the sentence below?

Those two trees resemble each other.

• Look like

• Flake off

• Grow near

• Depend on

What does the word keen mean in the sentence below?

The bat has a keen sense of hearing.

• Lazy

• Sharp

• Clever

• Awkward

What does the word mature mean in the sentence below?

The puppies will grow and mature as they get older.

• Sleep more

• Gain strength

• Develop fully

• Become wiser

What does the word particular mean in the sentence below?

We drive a particular route to school every day.

• Gravel

• Bumpy

• Certain

• Unknown

What does the word ferocious mean in the sentence below?

The little kitten tried to act like a ferocious lion.

• Savage

• Drowsy

• Imaginary

• Humorous

What is the main topic of the selection?

• Facts about cougars

• Where most cougars live

• The cougar's hunting skills

• How cougars raise their young

Cougars have very little fat on their bodies and stay warm because they ---

• have fur coats

• live in warm climates

• are medium-sized cats

• have no sweat glands and pant to release heat

Describing cougars' coats and coloring supports the main idea that ---

• all cougars look the same

• adult cougars look like female lions

• cougars have coats of different colors

• their fur helps keep cougars safe from predators

Scientists are unable to tell individual cougars apart because cougars --

• vary greatly in color

• are rarely seen by people

• live together in huge groups

• have such good camouflage

Which detail supports the main idea that cougars have good eyesight?

• They have a sharp sense of hearing.

• They blend in with their surroundings.

• They have a tawny, or orange-brown, coat.

• They can see moving prey from long distances.