Let Wild Animal Be Wild

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

I will work in one of the wildlife sanctuaries this summer.

• hidden homes

• health centers

• protected places

• land reservations

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The rainfall had greatly diminished by evening.

• raised

• melted

• increased

• weakened

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

I knew the horse would thrive in its new stable.

• do well

• lose health

• stop kicking

• become friendly

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

It is interesting to see animals unfettered in their environment.

• free

• lost

• allowed

• restricted

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word group means the same as cooperate in the sentence below?

What can we do to get the town council to cooperate with the volunteers on this issue?

• argue for

• fight against

• work together

• prevent from happening

In an argumentative text, what is a "claim" made by the author?

• A fact

• A piece of evidence

• They own the writing

• The authors opinion on the topic

What does it mean if someone:

Supports the argument that wildlife tourism is harmful?

• It means that they think wildlife tourism is good

• It means that they think wildlife tourism is a bad thing

• It means that they think wildlife tourism is not a problem

• It means that they think people should argue over things

What is "supporting evidence" in a persuasive text?

• things seen at a crime scene, helping to make an arrest

• opinions formed by the author to help the reader understand their pov

• it's details and examples that support the claim and reasons

• a question being asked by the author

What does "supported" mean in a persuasive text?

• The story does not relate at all

• The evidence can "back up" the claim

• It doesn't make sense to the topic

• False information was included in the text

What is the purpose of Argumentative Text?

• To persuade or get someone to think a certain way

• To entertain

• To inform

• To make the reader argue with their classmates