W8 Research Writing

Ants are tiny bugs that you can find anywhere. They live in huge colonies with thousands of other ants. Most of the ants you see are worker ants. They do most of the work in the colony. Soldier ants are bigger and stronger ants that protect the colony. The queen is the most famous ant. All she does is lay eggs.

Which THREE options are TRUE?

• Soldier ants are bigger than worker ants.

• The queen only lays eggs.

• Most ants people see are the soldier ants.

• Ant colonies can have thousands of ants.

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There are many different kinds of snakes in the world. Some snakes can grow up to 30 feet long. The smallest snake can grow to be about 4 inches long. Some people keep snakes as pets. Snakes that are pets normally do not attack humans. Snakes will only attack if they are scared or hurt. Pick TWO options that are correct about snakes.

• Snakes bit a lot of people.S

• People do not keep snakes as pets.

• Snakes can grow up to be 30 feet long.

• Snakes can grow up to be 4 inches long.

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My name is Steph and I like music. I do not like listening to music. I like making music instead. I can play the piano. I want to learn how to play more instruments. I like violins and guitars. I do not like instruments like the trumpet. I do not like how they sound. Steph's birthday is soon and her parents want to give her a present. What present can her parents give her? Pick TWO that are correct.

• a trumpet

• a guitar

• a violin

• a CD

Silk is a type of string that comes from insects. Sometimes, people use silk to make cloth. Spiders are known for their silk. People do not use spider silk for cloth though. People get their silk from silkworms. They make a lot of silk. When silk is used for cloth, it becomes very smooth. What animals can make silk? Pick THREE that are correct.

• insects

• people

• spiders

• silkworms

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Germs can make people sick. You can find germs in dirty places. If you touch something dirty, wash your hands! You can stop germs by staying clean and cleaning up too. Take showers and brush your teeth! If you stay clean, you can be healthy! What are some things you can do so germs will not make you sick? Pick THREE that are correct.

• Wash your hands after touching something dirty.

• Take showers.

• Find germs in dirty places.

• Brush your teeth.

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The county fair opens this weekend. Come to the fair. It will be fun for your whole family! You can see the animals at the petting zoo. You can also see the parade. The best part of the fair is the food. The fresh lemonade is delicious, and the popcorn is the best. You do not want to miss it. Tickets are only five dollars. What does the paragraph say that you can see at the county fair? Pick TWO that are correct.

• clowns

• animals

• parade

• lemon tree

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