2020 B2 FLYING SQUIRELS

What does the word soar mean in paragraph 2?

A float

B laugh

C sleep

D steer

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which sentence from the passage shows that flying squirrels are nocturnal?

A “Their bodies help them soar through the air.”

B “They can glide up to 150 feet in the air.”

C “This means that they sleep during the day.”

D “They mostly eat plants like leaves, seeds, and nuts.”

• A

• B

• C

• D

Why did the author write this passage?

A to inform the reader about animals that can fly

B to inform the reader about an animal that floats from trees to the ground

C to entertain the reader with a story about a strange squirrel that can fly

D to persuade the reader to get a squirrel for a pet

• A

• B

• C

• D

According to the passage, how are birds different from flying squirrels?

A Birds have big eyes, but flying squirrels do not.

B Birds flap wings, but flying squirrels do not.

C Birds have tails, but flying squirrels do not.

D Birds eat leaves, but flying squirrels do not.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that flying squirrels are amazing?

A “They float down like hang gliders.”

B “Flying squirrels have thick paws.”

C “Sometimes they eat small animals.”

D “They can live for 6 years.”

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is shown in the image?

A It shows a flying squirrel using loose pieces of skin to glide.

B It shows a flying squirrel landing on its thick paws.

C It shows a flying squirrel using its big eyes to find food.

D It shows a flying squirrel flapping its wings.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which two words from the passage have short vowel sounds? Choose two correct answers.

A bat

B like

C legs

D high

E trees

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E