
The Platypus
Authored by Jacqueline Antle
English
3rd Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the passage about the platypus?
The platypus is a dangerous animal.
The platypus is a unique and interesting animal with special features.
The platypus is a common pet in Australia.
The platypus is a type of bird.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How does the platypus differ from most other furry animals?
It can fly.
It lays eggs.
It lives in trees.
It eats only plants.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Summarize the process of how a female platypus prepares for her babies.
She builds a nest in a tree and waits for the eggs to hatch.
She digs a burrow near water, makes a nest with grass and leaves, lays eggs, and keeps them warm until they hatch.
She lays eggs in the water and leaves them to hatch on their own.
She carries the eggs in a pouch until they hatch.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the male platypus's spur?
It is used to help the platypus swim faster.
It is a decorative feature with no real purpose.
It is used for protection and fighting.
It helps the platypus find food.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Compare the platypus to an otter. What is one similarity they share?
Both have a duck's bill.
Both live in water environments.
Both lay eggs.
Both have a beaver's tail.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.1.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the platypus's bill?
To help it fly.
To find food in the dark sand underwater.
To build nests.
To communicate with other platypuses.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the baby platypuses when they hatch?
They are immediately able to swim and find food.
They are very independent and leave the burrow right away.
They are tiny and need to stay in the burrow until they are stronger.
They are the same size as adult platypuses.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RF.3.4C
CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.1
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