Amphibian Alert Comprehension and Vocabulary Practice

What does the word shortage mean in the sentence below? There is a shortage of water in some communities.

• excess of

• to be short

• lack of

• pollution

2. What does the word "focus" mean in the sentence below? Abby found it hard to focus on her test.

• to know

• to concentrate

• to complete

• to understand

3. What does the word "introduce" mean in the sentence below? I heard Tommy introduce the new student to his friend.

• to present

• to talk to

• to play with

• to convey

4. What does the word "alert" mean in the sentence below? The kids playing outside seemed alert when thunder struck.

• angry

• understand

• worried

• aware of

5. What does the word "opportunities" mean in the sentence below? The students had many opportunities to do well on the test.

• difficulties

• chances

• completed

• wrote

What are the difference between young and adult amphibians?

• young amphibians breathe with gills and adults don't

• young amphibians are grey and adults are black

• young amphibians eat plants and adults eat insects

• young amphibians have tails, and adults have legs.

Why do amphibians live a double life?

• Amphibians eat both plants and animals

• Amphibians live part of their life on water, and part of it on land.

• amphibians can swim and fly

• amphibians can change colors

Why are amphibians being threatened by pollution?

• there is not enough food to support these animals

• people no longer want them as pets

• farming, land destruction, and birds of prey

• habitat loss, pollution, introduced species, and a parasitic fungus

What may be causing deformities in frogs?

• not eating the right diet

• chemical pollution

• fungus

• scarcity of water

What are three things we can do to help protect amphibians?

• Contact local zoos to find volunteer oppertunities

• Use fertilizer in our soil

• Keep local ponds clean

• Do research on the topic to understand problems