Panthers in Peril

The author asks, "What caused the sharp decline in the panther population?" Decline means

• to decrease in number.

• to protect oneself.

• to move to another habitat.

• to become unhealthy.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The author said that millions of people flocked to Florida. Which of the following sentences uses "flocked" incorrectly?

• He felt flocked after a long day at school.

• The kids flocked to the pool when the weather got too warm.

• The pigeons flocked to the crumbs of bread.

• Cruises were so popular last summer, people flocked to their travel agents.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Having the panthers on the endangered species list means

• people are trying to protect the panthers.

• people are providing space for the panthers to live.

• people are not allowed to hunt panthers.

• all of the above.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What efforts have been made to help protect the Florida panthers?

• Releasing more panthers into the wild

• Installing fencing along roads and protecting habitats

• Increasing hunting limits

• Relocating panthers to other states

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CCSS.W.7.7

The author writes that workers have installed fencing to prevent panthers from colliding with cars and other vehicles. Collide means

• to jump on.

• to attack.

• to scratch.

• to come together.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the phrase “on the brink of extinction” mean?

• Panthers are thriving in the wild.

• Panthers are close to dying out completely.

• Panthers are being relocated.

• Panthers are dangerous to humans.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an inference you can make from the text?

• The Florida panther population will continue to increase without any further help.

• Human development in Florida will always be a threat to the panther population.

• Panthers prefer living near human settlements for easy access to food.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is it important to save the Florida panthers?

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Type your name below.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10