Quest for the Tree Kangaroo

Which pair of words has OPPOSITE meanings:

I will remove her name from this list and add it to another.

• and, of

• name, list

• remove, add

Which pair of words has almost the same meaning?

• peaceful, calm

• stormy, clumsy

• soft, rough

Which pair of words has almost the same meaning?

• pencil, pen

• support, help

• door, bench

Which words from the sentence have almost the same meaning?

The water moved rapidly, so the canoe moved quickly through the water.

• flowed, so

• moved, water

• rapidly, quickly

What most likely caused the tree kangaroos to come out on the first day?

• warm weather

• they wanted new collars

• they were being given snacks

Why do scientists have to measure the tree kangaroo's necks?

• A large neck is a sign of good health.

• The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars.

• Neck size tells which ones are male and which are female.

What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?

• The male will attack the female.

• The research project will be canceled.

• The medicine will wear off before they are finished.

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

• The research team will win an award for their work.

• The tree kangaroos will have a permanent new home.

• The scientists can determine the locations of individual tree kangaroos.

Every week, Nathan _____ a story in his journal.

• writes

• write

• writing

The boys _____ granola bars for their snack.

• ate

• eaten

• eating