Font size
WorksheetsSnoop
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
Why did the author compare the process of spying to social media?
Because social media is popular
Because the animals are often loud or bright, so everyone is alerted
Because social media is quiet
To compare it to nobody being alerted
Who use their flicking tongues and scent clues to find their prey?
parrots
moths
antelope
rattlesnakes
The burglar's plan was foiled by the parrot. The word foiled in this sentence means to
Cheat to become first
Helping someone become successful at a task
Stop someone from being successful at something
Used to cover left over food
I have a stake in the Mets game since I bet my friend that they would win. The word stake, as used in this sentence, means
Two animals partnered up in the wild to protect their family
Animals that give help to injured animals that they see
Something that you stick into the ground to hold a sign
Something that can be gained or lost in a situation, such as money, food or life
The author includes information about animal eavesdropping to —
explain that it is important to understand animal skills
inform readers about how this skill helps animals survive
convince readers that they should become animal scientists
give a funny example of how a parrot solved a crime
Which Idea is supported by the information throughout the selection?
Animal eavesdropping is a real scientific term.
Animal sounds are for communication within the same species.
Animal spying is a fun game that only happens in the wild.
Animal snooping can determine life or death for animals.
I tried to pass a note to my friend but it was Intercepted by the teacher. The word intercepted, as used in this sentence, most nearly means
To stop something or interrupt something
Being quiet and still
Entering a dangerous situation
Animals who are the loudest in the wild
The increase in the bear population has caused the salmon population to plummet. The word plummet most nearly means
Standing tall and walking with confidence
Falling straight down, suddenly and steeply
Falling asleep
Walking with a group of people
Animal that survives by eating other animals.
get wind of
foil
predator
To listen secretly to others private conversation.
stake
eavesdrop
plummet
Something that can be gained or lost in a situation.
stake
foil
eavesdrop
To fall very quickly and suddenly
plummet
intercept
foil
Which vocabulary word matches the phrase "get early warning of"?
Eavesdrop
Stool
Foil
Predator
What is the central idea of the section "The Hungry Spy: Spying and Prying Predators"?
Sentence Stem: "The central idea of the section is that..."
