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WorksheetsAnimals at Play Questions
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
The suffix “-less” helps the reader know that the word “clueless” means
made of clues
without clues
one who has clues
state of having clues
What does the word miserable mean as used in the passage?
kind
sad
relaxed
afraid
Read the sentence from the passage.
By summer’s end, he had rounded up ten bear buddies who hung out together year after year.
What does the phrase “rounded up” mean?
ignored
changed
gathered
watched
Which sentence from the passage best describes the effect of Cowboy following another bear?
"Cowboy, one of Fagen's study bears, grew up as an only cub."
"But when Cowboy turned three, he began searching for younger playmates."
"After that the playful Cowboy wasn't lonely anymore."
"One day Cowboy tried a new approach."
Read the sentences from the passage.
His mom liked to wrestle and play, which provided enough playtime for a while. But when Cowboy turned three, he began searching for younger playmates.
What point is the author making with the details in these sentences?
Bear cubs are very active and need to play.
Mother bears take good care of their cubs.
Mother bears are very protective of their cubs.
Bear cubs are too busy to play games.
Which detail from the passage explains why animals play?
"But animal play is not a waste of time or energy."
"It promotes brain development and health."
"Play between species may be rare in the wild, but it happens."
"Whether you wrestle, swim, or figure skate, you're not alone."
Which point of view is used in the passage?
first person through writer Gary Paulsen
third person through a scientist who studies only mammals
first person through director Roger PAyne
third person through someone interested in animal behavior
Which idea in the passage does the text box about dog laughter support?
Animals often defend their territory.
Animals use play to practice hunting.
Animals have many types of play behaviors.
Animals like to explore their surroundings.
This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.
Part One
Read the sentence from the passage.
And it helps them adapt to a changing world.
What does the word adapt mean?
to break apart
to listen closely
to run from
to fit in
Part Two
Which phrase from the passage best supports the answer in Part One? Choose one answer.
"it helps"
"simply for fun"
"waste of time"
"changing world"
This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.
Part One
What is the main idea of the passage?
Play helps animals in many important ways.
Play allows animals to find food to eat.
Play helps animals in leaping from trees.
Play allows animals to have fun with toys.
Part Two
Which two sentences from the passage support the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.
"It promotes brain development and health."
"His mom liked to wrestle and play, which provided enough playtime..."
"At the same time, they were building muscles..."
"Whether you wrestle, swim, or figure skate, you're not alone."
