Nature's Musicians

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

Which of the following best states the central idea of the passage?

• Wolves are related to coyotes.

• Packs of coyotes gather to howl at night.

• Coyotes take excellent care of their pups.

• Coyotes use many sounds to communicate.

Part B

Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• It can scream, whine, growl, grunt, and yip.

• We do know that coyotes are social animals.

• Coyotes also keep in touch with a larger family group.

• Part of the dog family, the coyote is one of nature's best musicians.

Read the sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage. "A coyote uses soft sounds, like growls and grunts, in close range." Which definition for range is the author using in this sentence?

• A place for practice

• A row of mountains

• Open land for farm animals

• The distance between two things

In the paragraph under the heading "Social Animals," the author tells the reader that coyotes—

• like to be around other coyotes

• warn each other of danger

• can make grunting sounds

• train their pups with sounds

The author's titling of headings in this passage tells the reader that the passage is mainly about—

• music and opera stars

• coyotes and their sounds

• wolves and animal packs

• scientists who study coyotes

What is the best summary for the section titled "Specialized Sounds"?

• Coyotes have special sounds for different purposes.

• Mother coyotes use special sounds to train their pups.

• Coyotes like to be around other coyotes, so they travel in packs.

• Coyotes do not make any noise when they feel like they are in danger.

The purpose of this passage is to—

• warn people to avoid packs of coyotes

• persuade readers to learn about coyote families

• explain why coyotes make many different sounds

• tell about the differences between coyotes and wolves