WorksheetsCougars REVIEW
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does the word resemble mean in the sentence?
Those two trees resemble each other.
look like
flake off
grow near
depend on
What does the word keen mean in the sentence?
The bat has a keen sense of hearing.
awkward
clever
lazy
sharp
What does the word mature mean in the sentence?
The puppies will grow and mature as they get older.
sleep more
gain friends
develop fully
become wiser
What does the word particular mean in the sentence?
We drive a particular route to school every day.
bumpy
certain
gravel
unknown
What does the word ferocious mean in the sentence?
The little kitten tried to act like a ferocious lion.
drowsy
humorous
imaginary
savage
What does the word depression mean in the sentence?
When the meteorite fell, it left a deep depression in the Earth.
bruise
hollow
sadness
trail
What does the word weathered mean in the sentence?
The house weathered the storm with only minor damage to the roof.
survived
wore away
protected against
supported the weight of
What does the word cleaved mean in the sentence?
Peter cleaved the watermelon into thin slices so that every child could taste the fruit.
cut apart
carried over
stuck together
passed through
What does the word partake mean in the sentence?
The athlete placed fourth in the triathlon and therefore did not partake in the award ceremony.
enjoy
get rid of
take part in
invite others to
What does the word reservations mean in the sentence?
As a new student, Emily had reservations about what to wear to school.
decided
kept secret
not sure about
already arranged
What is the main topic of the article?
facts about cougars
where most cougars live
the cougar's hunting skills
how cougars raise their young
Unlike animals that have a lot of body fat, a cougar's main source of insulation is its
fur coat.
whiskers.
sweat glands.
body temperature.
Describing cougar's coats and coloring supports the main idea that
all cougars look the same.
adult cougars look like female lions.
cougars have coats of different colors.
their fur helps keep cougars safe from predators.
Which detail supports the main idea that cougars have good eyesight?
They have a sharp sense of hearing.
They blend in with their surroundings.
They have a tawny, or orange-browns, coat.
They can see moving prey from long distances.
Which sentence from the article states a main idea?
"Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers."
"These sensitive hairs are also called vibrissae (vy BRIHS ee)."
"The cougar uses whiskers to gather information through touch."
"They grow on either side of the animal's nose and mouth, above the eyes, and sometimes on the chin."
The fact that cougars have three kinds of teeth suggests that these animals
eat plants and flesh.
are biologically complex
have a strong sense of taste
do not have very strong jaws.
Which animal is a natural predator of the cougar?
crocodile
hawk
lion
wolf
What does the word offspring mean in the sentence?
The mother makes no special effort to catch small prey for her small offspring.
adults
animals
babies
reptiles
How is the article "Cougars" similar to the poems in "Purr-fection"?
Both compare cats to their natural habitats.
Both retell the moments in an adult cat's life.
Both examine the features of particular cats.
Both point out how cougars and tigers are different.
The poems in "Purr-fection" and the article "Cougars" are different because the poems
celebrate what makes cats unique.
show consequences of bad behavior.
tell how cats use camouflage to capture prey.
explain why cats are more popular than dogs.
