Reading comprenhension 7

This passage would most likely be found in a(n)

• science fiction story

• science fiction story

• science fair invitation

• museum exhibit booklet

According to the passage, carnivorous plants are

• known for mostly consuming flies, but will eat other insects

• predatory green plants that capture and eat other animals

• so attractive because of their beautifully shaped leaves

• plants that are consumed by carnivorous animals in the wild

Based on information in paragraph 1, it can be understood that captivating belongs to which word group?

• capturing, catching, ensnaring

• modeling, indicating, displaying

• fascinating, enthralling, interesting

• shocking, amazing, inspiring

Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, we can understand that the southeastern region of the United States is

• cold and wet

• warm and moist

• hot and dry

• cool and humid

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the difference between how the Venus Flytrap and the Asian Pitcher Plant consume insects?

• The Venus Flytrap only consumes flies, while the Asian Pitcher Plant only consumes lizards and frogs.

• The Venus Flytrap lures insects with its beautiful leaves, while the Asian Pitcher Plant uses a sweet nectar.

• The Venus Flytrap consumes insects in the United States, while Asia is the home to the Asian Pitcher Plant.

• The Venus Flytrap closes on insects, while insects fall into the Asian Pitcher Plant.

According to the passage, Asian Pitcher Plants are attractive to insects because

• their pitcher-shaped leaves are multi-colored and mimic flowers

• they produce an enticing nectar that lures insects into its leaves

• they have sticky pads that are comfortable for sitting upon

• insects enjoy eating their leaves

At the end of the paragraph 3, the author writes, “If it fits, it feeds!” From this, we can conclude that the Asian Pitcher Plant

• is very large and often will not fit near a pond

• appears very beautiful and shapely to its prey

• only feeds on animals that come close enough

• will consume anything that fits inside its shoot

Which of the following traits apply to BOTH the Venus Flytrap and the Asian Pitcher Plant?

I. sticky parts that cling

II. will consume any insect that it captures

III. will consume anything that fits inside it

• I only

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III

Using information from the passage, compare the Venus Flytrap and the Asian Pitcher Plant