Ready Reading Inference and possessive pronouns

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible reason why an animal might display its teeth?

• To show aggression or defend itself

• To attract a mate

• To look for food

• To play with other animals

Open Ended

According to the author, why do people hope that chupacabras are real?

Open Ended

What kinds of life-forms were discovered between 1999 and 2009? What is the author’s purpose for including this evidence?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the text explains why the author thinks people want to believe in chupacabras?

• For many in the southwestern United States and Mexico, these tales are more than just stories; they have been accepted as fact.

• Legend tells of the chupacabra, a monster that sucks the blood of livestock.

• Others insist they are hairless four-legged creatures that are part kangaroo, part dog, and part rat.

• Perhaps it is because of our natural desire to shed light on the unknown.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The author believes chupacabras are ___ even though she’d like to think they exist.

Multiple Select

Select all the sentences that correctly use possessive pronouns.

• Is that my notebook on your desk?

• Our markers are on their table.

• That is stapler ours or is it theirs?

• I think that pencil is mine, not yours.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun that can stand alone?

• her

• mine

• your

• its

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the animal shown or about how to identify dangerous animals?

Multiple Choice

What features in the image suggest that this animal might be dangerous?

• Sharp teeth and aggressive expression

• Small size and soft fur

• Calm eyes and closed mouth

• Colorful fur and playful pose

Open Ended

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