Formative Assessment

The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard. It lives on a few Indonesian islands, such as Komodo, Rinca, and Flores.
It has a long, flat head with a rounded snout, strong limbs, and a long tail. The Komodo dragon is a carnivore and eats deer, pigs, and even water buffalo. It uses its sharp teeth and poisonous saliva to hunt prey.

1. 1. What is the purpose of the text above?

• To explain how to take care of a Komodo dragon
  
  

• To inform about the Komodo dragon’s characteristics and habitat

• To explain how Komodo dragons hunt in groups
  
  

• To persuade people to keep Komodo dragons as pets

2. 2. Which part of the text explains the general classification of the Komodo dragon?
   
   

• The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard. It lives on a few Indonesian islands, such as Komodo, Rinca, and Flores.

• It has a long, flat head with a rounded snout, strong limbs, and a long tail.

• The Komodo dragon is a vulnerable species.

• It uses its sharp teeth and poisonous saliva to hunt prey.

3. 3. Which part of the text explains the description of the Komodo dragon?
   
   

• It lives on a few Indonesian islands, such as Komodo, Rinca, and Flores.

• Komodo dragons are rare reptiles that live in zoos around the world

• The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world.
  
  

•  It has a long, flat head with a rounded snout, strong limbs, and a long tail.

4. 4. What language feature is used in the sentence:
   "The Sumatran tiger lives in the forests of Sumatra and hunts alone at night."
   
   

• Simple past tense

• Simple future

• Simple present tense

• Past continuous

5. 5. Which word in the sentence is a general noun?
   "The Sumatran tiger lives in the forests of Sumatra and hunts alone at night."
   
   

• Lives

• night

• hunts

• Sumatran tiger

The Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a very rare species of rhinoceros. It is only found in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia. This animal is one of the most endangered species in the world.
The Javan rhino has one small horn and thick grey skin that looks like armor. It lives in wet tropical forests and eats leaves, fruits, and small plants. It uses mud to cool its body and to protect its skin from insects. The biggest threats to the Javan rhino are illegal hunting and the loss of its natural habitat.

6. 6. What are the generic structures of this text?

• Identification and description

• General classification and description

• General classification and identification

• Orientation, events, and reorientation

The Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a very rare species of rhinoceros. It is only found in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia. This animal is one of the most endangered species in the world.
The Javan rhino has one small horn and thick grey skin that looks like armor. It lives in wet tropical forests and eats leaves, fruits, and small plants. It uses mud to cool its body and to protect its skin from insects. The biggest threats to the Javan rhino are illegal hunting and the loss of its natural habitat.

7. 7. What is included in the description part of the text?

• It is only found in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia.

• This animal is one of the most endangered species in the world.
  
  

• The Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a very rare species of rhinoceros.

• The Javan rhino has one small horn and thick grey skin that looks like armor.

Which sentence contains a technical term?

• The Javan rhino lives in wet tropical forests and eats leaves and fruits.

• It uses mud to cool its body and protect its skin from insects.

• The Javan rhino has thick grey skin that looks like armor.

• 6. The Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a very rare species of rhinoceros.

9. 9. Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a relational verb?

• Cenderawasih has colorful feathers and long tails.

• Birds of Paradise are known for their beauty.

• They fly between trees to find food.

• Cenderawasih is a bird from Eastern Indonesia.

10. 10. Which of these is an example of a technical term in biology that describes the bird’s diet?
    
    

• Performer

• Omnivores

• Flyer

• Hunter