Bees

Which sentence from paragraph 1 presents the author’s main claim? Select ONE correct answer.

What can the reader conclude from paragraph 8?

• Bees can get the nectar they need from any type of plant.

• Some countries have more insect pests than others.

• Bees will avoid plants that have been sprayed with pesticides.

• People’s choices make a difference to the health of bees.

Complete the table by selecting whether each sentence is a fact or an opinion. - When a bee visits a flower, its feet pick up a sticky powder called pollen. (paragraph 2) - Honey is a delicious and healthy food. (paragraph 4) - There used to be many bee colonies living in the wild. (paragraph 5) - Pests are insects that harm plants. (paragraph 6)

Read this sentence from paragraph 10. "However, it is much scarier to think of a world without them." The use of language in this sentence helps convey that the author —

• agrees that bees can seem frightening

• has a good imagination

• feels strongly about helping bees

• thinks most changes are bad

What is the most likely reason the author uses the words “saving foods like tomatoes and apples” in paragraph 7?

• To emphasize that these foods are in danger

• To show that these foods can be stored and eaten later

• To explain how important these foods are to bees

• To highlight foods that are the most healthful

Which sentence from the text best reveals the audience the author is addressing?

• Farmers know they need bees to make their crops grow. (paragraph 2)

• Most scientists agree that bees are facing several challenges. (paragraph 6)

• People throughout the world are working to save animals like elephants and polar bears. (paragraph 7)

• If you have a yard or live near a community garden, you can help too. (paragraph 8)

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that bees are helpful to humans?

• Bees live together in big groups called colonies.

• Bees eat nectar that they get from flowers.

• Many different foods are pollinated by bees.

• People should tell others that bees are important.

Which word is an antonym for the word nutritious in paragraph 3?

• Cooked

• Unhealthy

• Old

• Tasty

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. "No one would want to live in a world without fresh strawberries and blueberries." Why does the author use hyperbole? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

How does the author structure the text to support the claim? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.