Top Spot Test Readiness Quiz

1. Which direct quote best illustrates the central idea of "Top Spot?"

• 4-"Snagging prey while swimming is something that no other feline does. "

• 4-"Then again, the jaguar is full of unique features that make the animal stand out from the rest of the cat crowd."

• 5-"This cat hunts for food on the ground, in trees and while swimming in water. "

• 9-"The cat’s habits—its ability to swim and climb, its avoidance of conflict, and its stealth—have contributed to another unique jaguar feature: its traveling skills. "

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

1. Which piece of evidence best support the central idea?

• 13-"Deadly parasites thrive in the cat’s habitat. If the jaguar is wounded, it would become exposed to infection."

• 7-"Most felines struggle with prey before overpowering it. "

• 7-" “Jaguars don’t mess around,” Rabinowitz says. “They’re extremely efficient hunters.”

• 9-"The cat’s habits—its ability to swim and climb, its avoidance of conflict, and its stealth—have contributed to another unique jaguar feature: its traveling skills."

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

3. What was the author’s purpose while writing this text?

• to entertain

• to describe

• to convince

• to inform or educate

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

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CCSS.RL.6.6

4. How does the phrase “stand out from the rest of the cat crowd” in paragraph 4 contribute to the meaning of the article?

• It explains how Jaguars can stand to catch their prey.

• It explains how many cats are much shorter than Jaguars.

• It highlights how unique Jaguars are compared to other felines.

• It highlights how similar Jaguars are to other felines.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

5. What is a central idea of paragraphs 5 through 8 of “Top Spot” entitled, "On the Hunt?"

• How Jaguars have adapted to thrive

• How important traveling has become for Jaguars to survive.

• How important it is for Jaguars to avoid confrontations to prevent disease from spreading

• How important it is for Jaguars to use their unique hunting skills to survive

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6. What does the word unsuspecting mean in the following sentence:

" It swims between plants to mask its movements and pauses beside an unsuspecting caiman?"

• green

• alligator like animal

• unaware

• unhappy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7. What does the word reluctance mean in the following sentence, "And their sneaky nature and reluctance to fight allow them to pass through many dangerous areas without being noticed?"

• unwillingness

• ability

• enthusiasm

• desire

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

8. What is the best synonym for the word contribute?

• illustrate

• imitate

• indicate

• add to

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4