Spitting to Survive

Which of the following is NOT a way that spit helps humans?

• spit softens food for chewing

• humans spit to remove excess moisture

• spit helps humans talk

• spit helps humans swallow

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which animal creates a forceful stream of water to capture insects

• humans

• archer fish

• spitting cobras

• llamas

What two ways does a llama use spit?

• when it is mating

• when it feels threatened

• when it is hot

• when it is trying to steal food

How does a cobra use spit to survive?

• it spits poisonous venom directly onto insects to paralyze them

• it spits poisonous venom in the eyes of its predators so it can eat them

• it spits poisonous venom in the eyes of its predators so it has time to escape

• it spits poisonous venom onto the skin of its predators to burn them

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• to show how animals are different

• to express opinions about animals

• to teach the reader how animals survive

• to tell funny stories about animals

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Humans and animals use spit in different ways to survive.

• Humans use spit to help them eat.

• Cobras use spit to avoid predators.

• Humans and animals use spit to eat.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2