Reading Survivor 1

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In the selections "A Ghostly New Creature" and "Tiptoeing Scientists," how are Michael Vecchione's work and Marcio Pie's work different?

• Vecchione uses high-tech equipment to observe animals, but Pie does not.

• Vecchione studies animals that can be difficult to find, but Pie does not.

• Pie is employed by a government agency, but Vecchione is self-employed.

• Pie conducts research about many kinds of animals, but Vecchione studies only octopods.

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One similarity between the scientists int he selections "A Ghostly New Creature" and "Tiptoeing Scientist" is that they both -

• study animals that live in the oceans

• learn about animals from the sounds they make

• perform their work in isolated areas

• capture the animal they each study.

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In what ways is scientist C.I. Moore from the selection "Tiptoeing Scientist" unlike Michael Vecchione from the selection "A Ghostly New Creature"?

• Moore studies animals in their natural habitats.

• Moore will likely have an opportunity to observe a newly discovered animal more than once.

• Moore is dedicated to finding new animal species in new locations.

• Moore researches animals that are commonly found throughout the world.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of the selection "A Ghostly new Creature."

Which sentence from the selection "Tiptoeing Scientists" is related to this idea?

• He and his team have tiptoed to the location where they last heard them singing.(paragraph1)

• But they must look very carefully because these frogs are smaller than a fingernail.(paragraph1)

• The tiny amphibians were incredibly difficult to catch ecause they jump like crickets. (paragraph 4)

• In spite of the countless challenges, new tiny frogs are being found among the planet's habitats that have previously been understudied. (paragraph 5)

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How do the frogs in the selection "Tiptoeing Scientists" differ from the octopod in the selection "A Ghostly New Creature"?

• The frog's bodies have coloration that protects the frogs. The octopod's body does not have coloration for protection.

• The frogs are found on islands in the Pacific Ocean new Hawaii. The octopod was sighted off the coast of Brazil in South America.

• The frogs' size is typical for its species. The octopod's size is smaller than normal.

• The frogs are well adapted to their environment. the octopod has not adapted to its environment.

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Read the passage.

Which sentence best summarizes a central idea of the text?

• Watson and Holmes are unable to catch the criminal.

• Hatherley discovers a crust on the press.

• Hatherley discovers he is working for people who make counterfeit money.

• Hatherley lost a thumb trying to escape criminals.

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Read Dolphins by Wikipedia

Which sentence best summarizes a central idea of the text?

• Dolphins have advanced hearing.

• There is a great variety of dolphins.

• Dolphins mainly live in warm water.

• Dolphins come in many sizes.

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Read Fossils on the Moon by Charlie

Part A. Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the text?

• The Moon does not have any life, but that does not make it less important.

• The moon should not be forgotten

• The Moon may be helpful in learning about Earth’s past.

• The Moon should be our focus and not Mars.

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Part B. Which detail from the text best supports your answer in part A?

• The Moon does not have any life, but that does not make it less important.

• The moon should not be forgotten

• The Moon may be helpful in learning about Earth’s past.

• The Moon should be our focus and not Mars.

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Read Martin Luther King

by Mdevlin23

Which sentence best summarizes a central idea of the poem?

• Martin Luther King believed in peace.

• Martin Luther King made life better in a peaceful way.

• Martin Luther King is the main reason that life is better for many.

• Martin Luther King helped stop racism.

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