A Place For Frogs

What is the selection mainly about?

• how people can help frogs survive

• how frogs can hide from predators

• how tadpoles grow into adult frogs

• how frogs help improve life for people

Which vocabulary word would fit best in the space below?

A forest is the best ​ (a)   for deer and squirrels.

• habitat
• native
• migrating

How do frogs help farmers?

• their behavior can predict the weather

• they eat insects that might eat crops

• they provide more food for growing crops

• their sounds scare away dangerous animals

Is the vocabulary word used correctly in this sentence?

The camel is native to the desert, where it thrives in the hot, dry climate.

• Yes, it's used correctly.

• No, it's not used correctly.

How can chemicals used to grow crops affect frogs?

• They make the frogs grow bigger and stronger

• They block the sun’s rays and can damage the frogs’ eggs

• They make it hard for tadpoles to grow into frogs

• They dry up ponds so frogs need to find another place to lay eggs

Which vocabulary word would fit best in the space below?

In the fall, many birds start ​ (a)   to warmer places where they can find food for the winter.

• migrating
• comeback
• species
• fungus

The author writes this passage about the decline of frog populations due to habitat loss and pollution, and suggests solutions like reducing chemical use. What is the author’s purpose?

• To entertain the reader with fun facts about frogs

• To describe the different types of frogs around the world

• To persuade the reader to help protect frogs and their habitats

• To explain how frogs catch their food

Select the best vocabulary that fits in the sentence:

The neighborhood worked together to ​ (a)   the old playground, making it safe and fun for everyone to use again.

• restore
• comeback
• fungus
• species

Why is this selection an informational text?

• It includes vivid details

• It is meant to entertain readers

• It explains facts about nature

Use the vocabulary word in a sentence:

comeback

a return to a healthy state