HMH Module 2 Assessment

In paragraph 1, why does the author mention elephants, zebras, and bears?

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Read the sentence from paragraph 2.

Many people believe that chameleons make adjustments to their looks to match their background.

Think about the suffix -ment. What is the meaning of adjustments above?

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Read the sentence from paragraph 3.

As a reptile, the chameleon uses its surroundings to help it regulate its body temperature.

What does regulate mean as it is used above?

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This question has two parts.

First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Read the sentence from paragraph 7. The octopus is like an actor switching costumes to match the scene. What does the simile “like an actor switching costumes to match the scene” tell readers about the octopus?

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Part B

Which sentence from the article best supports the correct answer from Part A?

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Read the sentence from paragraph 8.

The muscles get tighter or looser, closing or opening the sacs, to determine the skin color.

Which meaning of the word determine is used above?

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What new information does the diagram add to the article?

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What should be changed in sentence 2?

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Read sentence 3.

The statue honored the declaration of independence,

a document that recognized the United States as a free country.

What is the correct way to write the underlined words?

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Read sentence 7.

In 1984, almost 100 years later,

a team of french and american people came together again to repair the statue.

What is the correct way to write the underlined words?

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