Lesson 11 Reading Comprehension Test

Why did the author write this story?

• to show how creatures fool each other to survive

• to describe the habits of one special creature

• to warn which creatures are most dangerous

• to explain how a creature catches its food

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Based on the selection, a deer's markings mostly help it to...

• look like trouble

• sneak up on other animals

• blend in with its surroundings

• look different from other animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Why do some animals have markings that make them EASY to see?

• to help them find each other

• to attract prey

• to warn enemies to stay away

• to hide in colorful surroundings

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

How are a snapping turtle and some tropical fish ALIKE?

• both flash at night

• both give off a smell

• both have a bad taste

• both use tricks to catch food

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

A polar bear with zebra markings probably would not survive because

• people would be cofused

• the bear could not walk on ice

• it would be hard to tell it apart from others

• the bear could be seen in the snow too easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Why do some birds make sounds like snakes?

• to surprise other birds

• to trick their enemies

• to attract food to eat

• to sing to a mate

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Birds avoid harmless hornet moths because hornet moths

• are stinging insects

• cause an upset stomach when eaten

• have markings like snakes

• look like stinging insects

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2