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Cougars REVIEW

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word resemble mean in the sentence?

Those two trees resemble each other.

a)

look like

b)

flake off

c)

grow near

d)

depend on

2.

What does the word keen mean in the sentence?

The bat has a keen sense of hearing.

a)

awkward

b)

clever

c)

lazy

d)

sharp

3.

What does the word mature mean in the sentence?

The puppies will grow and mature as they get older.

a)

sleep more

b)

gain friends

c)

develop fully

d)

become wiser

4.

What does the word particular mean in the sentence?

We drive a particular route to school every day.

a)

bumpy

b)

certain

c)

gravel

d)

unknown

5.

What does the word ferocious mean in the sentence?

The little kitten tried to act like a ferocious lion.

a)

drowsy

b)

humorous

c)

imaginary

d)

savage

6.

What does the word depression mean in the sentence?

When the meteorite fell, it left a deep depression in the Earth.

a)

bruise

b)

hollow

c)

sadness

d)

trail

7.

What does the word weathered mean in the sentence?

The house weathered the storm with only minor damage to the roof.

a)

survived

b)

wore away

c)

protected against

d)

supported the weight of

8.

What does the word cleaved mean in the sentence?

Peter cleaved the watermelon into thin slices so that every child could taste the fruit.

a)

cut apart

b)

carried over

c)

stuck together

d)

passed through

9.

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.

a)

enjoy

b)

get rid of

c)

take part in

d)

invite others to

10.

What does the word reservations mean in the sentence?

As a new student, Emily had reservations about what to wear to school.

a)

decided

b)

kept secret

c)

not sure about

d)

already arranged

11.

What is the main topic of the article?

a)

facts about cougars

b)

where most cougars live

c)

the cougar's hunting skills

d)

how cougars raise their young

12.

Unlike animals that have a lot of body fat, a cougar's main source of insulation is its

a)

fur coat.

b)

whiskers.

c)

sweat glands.

d)

body temperature.

13.

Describing cougar's coats and coloring supports the main idea that

a)

all cougars look the same.

b)

adult cougars look like female lions.

c)

cougars have coats of different colors.

d)

their fur helps keep cougars safe from predators.

14.

Which detail supports the main idea that cougars have good eyesight?

a)

They have a sharp sense of hearing.

b)

They blend in with their surroundings.

c)

They have a tawny, or orange-browns, coat.

d)

They can see moving prey from long distances.

15.

Which sentence from the article states a main idea?

a)

"Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers."

b)

"These sensitive hairs are also called vibrissae (vy BRIHS ee)."

c)

"The cougar uses whiskers to gather information through touch."

d)

"They grow on either side of the animal's nose and mouth, above the eyes, and sometimes on the chin."

16.

The fact that cougars have three kinds of teeth suggests that these animals

a)

eat plants and flesh.

b)

are biologically complex

c)

have a strong sense of taste

d)

do not have very strong jaws.

17.

Which animal is a natural predator of the cougar?

a)

crocodile

b)

hawk

c)

lion

d)

wolf

18.

What does the word offspring mean in the sentence?

The mother makes no special effort to catch small prey for her small offspring.

a)

adults

b)

animals

c)

babies

d)

reptiles

19.

How is the article "Cougars" similar to the poems in "Purr-fection"?

a)

Both compare cats to their natural habitats.

b)

Both retell the moments in an adult cat's life.

c)

Both examine the features of particular cats.

d)

Both point out how cougars and tigers are different.

20.

The poems in "Purr-fection" and the article "Cougars" are different because the poems

a)

celebrate what makes cats unique.

b)

show consequences of bad behavior.

c)

tell how cats use camouflage to capture prey.

d)

explain why cats are more popular than dogs.