Big Talkers - 4.10A

The author includes questions at the end of paragraph 6 most likely

• to show the details scientists want to learn about elephants

• to show that an elephant’s most important sense is the sense of smell

• to show that elephants can identify members in their herd

• to show that elephants gather information from different smells

What message does the author convey in paragraph 4 about the importance of body language in elephant communication?

• Body language is less important than vocal sounds

• Body language helps elephants communicate silently and effectively

• Body language is only used when elephants are scared

• Body language is used to find food

Why does the author include the example of "synchronized freezing" in paragraph 5?

• To show how elephants play together

• To explain a behavior elephants use when they sense danger

• To describe how elephants sleep

• To illustrate how elephants find food

What is the author's main purpose in writing the article "Big Talkers"?

• To describe the physical characteristics of elephants

• To compare elephants to other animals

• To explain the various ways elephants communicate

• To tell a story about a specific elephant

What is the author's purpose in describing the different ways elephants use touch to communicate?

• To show that elephants are aggressive animals

• To describe the physical strength of elephants

• To compare elephants to other animals

• To explain how touch helps elephants form social bonds and express emotions