Life of Dolphins Info Text Questions

1. “They use a series of clicks, whistles, and body movements to convey information to each other, creating a complex language that helps them navigate the vast ocean.” What is the meaning of “vast” in this quote from the passage?

• An ever-changing environment

• Diverse species

• Of compact size

• An expansive space

Select a phrase that explains how conservation efforts are introduced in the passage:

• By discussing how organizations protect dolphin habitats

• By describing challenges dolphins face

• In reference to different types of fishing gear

• In comparison of various conservation organizations

How does paragraph 2 develop the reader’s understanding of the passage?

• It describes dolphins’ intelligence and problem solving skills

• It compares the hunting strategies of dolphins to other animals

• It explains how dolphins use sponges as tools

• It provides details on dolphin’s prey and diet

Which sentence from the paragraph supports your answer?

Dolphins primarily feed on fish and squid, and their hunting strategies are impressive. Working together as a team, they encircle schools of fish, making it easier to catch their prey. Dolphins also display a remarkable ability for problem-solving. They have been observed using tools, such as sponges, to protect their snouts while foraging on the ocean floor. This level of intelligence and adaptability showcases the unique capabilities of these marine mammals.

• Working together as a team, they encircle schools of fish, making it easier to catch their prey.

• Dolphins also display a remarkable ability for problem-solving.

• They have been observed using tools, such as sponges, to protect their snouts while foraging on the ocean floor.

• This level of intelligence and adaptability showcases the unique capabilities of these marine mammals.

Which sentence from the passage provides evidence supporting the claim that dolphins use complex language?

• “Dolphins primarily feed on fish and squid.”

• “They use a series of clicks, whistles, and body movements to convey information.”

• “Working together as a team, they encircle teams of fish, making it easier to catch their prey.”

• “Many organizations work tirelessly to protect dolphin habitats.”

What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?

• To persuade the reader that dolphins are the best sea creature

• To encourage readers to conserve dolphin habitats

• To provide information about the lives of dolphins

• To explain the anatomy of dolphins