WorksheetsReading Comprehension 1: Unit 3 - Ocean Wonders
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of "pigment" in the sentence below:
Each of these animals has special cells under its skin that contains pigment, a colored liquid.
a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface
the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked
physically violent and frightening
What is the meaning of "camouflage" in the sentence below:
Cephalopods mainly use these cells as camouflage to hide from predators.
a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface
the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked
physically violent and frightening
What is the meaning of "pattern" in the sentence below:
When a predator passes close by, the squid makes large "eye" patterns on its skin.
a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface
the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked
physically violent and frightening
What is the meaning of "fierce" in the sentence below:
When two male reef squid fight, black and white lines appear on their skin, so these send a message that the squid is fierce.
a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface
the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked
physically violent and frightening
Which picture indicates "plain"?
Which picture indicates "pattern"?
What is the meaning of "blend-in" in the sentence below:
Cephalopods can blend in to the color of sea floor, making them invisible to predators.
a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it:
any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colours on a surface
the way that the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked
to look or seem the same as surrounding people or things and therefore not be easily noticeable
If something is attractive, it means something is....
petrifying
charming
pleasant / pleasing
horrifying
Fill in the blank using the correct word:
They have adopted local customs and tried to ........................ with the community.
camouflage
be fierce
blend in
be invisible
Fill in the blank using the correct word:
The battle for the stronghold was ......................, with hundreds of soldiers killed.
amazing
fierce
blend in
invisible
Fill in the blank using the correct word:
Mary is a very.................young woman with slander body and strong built. She dresses well and her manner is impeccable.
camouflage
fierce
attractive
invisible
Fill in the blank using the correct word:
The infrared rays are .....................except when viewed through a special filter.
amazing
fierce
blend in
invisible
Fill in the blank using the correct word:
These beech trees have ............that do not go very deep into the ground.
amazing
fierce
shallow
invisible
Fill in the blank using the correct word:
The population of snakes got out of control because there were no natural ......................to keep it in check.
camouflage
enemy
predator
attack
Click on the animals that act as a predator.
