We Must Save the Bees comprehension

Which sentence from the text presents the author's main claim?

• Because bees are so important to plants, people, and animals, humans should work together to save them.

• Foods as different as berries, beans, and nuts are all pollinated by bees.

• It has been about ten years since scientists learned bees are facing extinction.

• Some countries are limiting pesticides sprayed on crops.

What can the reader conclude from the paragraph 8?

• Bees can get the nectar they need from any type of plant.

• Some countries have more insect pests than others.

• Bees will avoid plants that have been sprayed with pesticides.

• People's choices make a difference to the health of bees.

Which of these sentences from the text expresses an opinion?

• When a bee visits a flower, its feet pick up a sticky powder calied pollen.

• Honey is a delicious and healthy food.

• There used to be many bee colonies living in the wild.

• Pests are insects that harm plants.

Read this sentence from the text.

"However, it is much scarier to think of a world without them."

The use of language in this sentence helps convey that the author ___

• agrees that bees can seem frightening.

• has a good imagination.

•  feels strongly about helping bees.

•  thinks most changes are bad.

1.   What is the most likely reason the author uses the words saving foods like tomatoes and apples In paragraph 7?

• To emphasize that these foods are in danger
  

• To show that these foods can be stored and eaten later

• To explain how important these foods are to bees

• 1. To highlight foods that are the most healthful

1.   Which sentence from the text best reveals the audience the author is addressing?

• Farmers know they need bees to make their crops grow.

• Most scientists agree that bees are facing several challenges.

• 1. People throughout the word are working to save animals like elephants and polar bears.

• If you have a yard or live near a community garden, you can help too.

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that bees are helpful to humans?

• Bees live together in big groups called colonies.

• Bees eat nectar that they get from flowers.

• Many different foods are pollinated by bees.

• People should tell others that bees are important.

Which word is an antonym for the word "nutritious" found in paragraph 3?

• cooked

• unhealthy

• old

• tasty