Understanding Quotes and Evidence in Text

What is the main purpose of using quotes and evidence from a text?

• To answer questions and support our ideas

• To make the text longer

• To make the text more interesting

• To change the meaning of the text

What strategy is used to make inferences from a text?

• Asking a friend

• Imprints

• Copying

• Guessing

Why are scientists concerned about clownfish even though their numbers aren't declining?

• Because clownfish are too many

• Because they don't like clownfish

• Because the coral reefs are unhealthy

• Because clownfish are changing colors

What is causing the coral reefs to become unhealthy?

• Overfishing

• Sunlight

• Climate change

• Too many tourists

What does the Center for Biological Diversity want for clownfish?

• To be in movies

• Protection due to climate change

• Nothing special

• To be sold as pets

What is the outcome of unhealthy coral reefs for clownfish?

• They start living on land

• They become famous

• They grow larger

• They are at risk of extinction

How does pollution affect clownfish?

• Makes them bigger

• Damages their senses

• Changes their color

• Makes them swim faster

What could be a benefit of protecting clownfish?

• Brighter colors in clownfish

• Clownfish learning new tricks

• More clownfish in aquariums

• Healthier marine ecosystems

Why might clownfish have trouble finding their homes?

• Pollution damages their senses

• Other fish tell them wrong directions

• They forget the way

• They prefer to wander

What act could protect clownfish and their habitats?

• The Marine Life Protection Act

• The Endangered Species Act

• The Clownfish Act

• The Ocean Act