Comprehension questions for reading news stories

What does the term 'viral sensation' most likely mean in the context of the article ("The comedy eyes have appeared on statues and murals around the city of Bend, Oregon, causing a viral sensation."?

• A sensation that causes a virus

• A popular trend widely shared online

• A severe reaction to googly eyes

• A new type of sculpture material

What does the word 'adorned' most likely mean in the sentence "Bend's sculptures frequently get adorned with seasonal decorations"?

• Cleaned

• Decorated

• Removed

• Protected

How much money has Bend spent on removing googly eyes from sculptures?

• $500

• $1,188

• $1,500

• $2,000

Why does the city remove googly eyes but not seasonal decorations like Santa hats?

• Seasonal decorations are more expensive.

• Santa hats are part of the city's culture.

• Googly eyes are illegal in Bend.

• Seasonal decorations don't damage the sculptures.

What is the main idea of the first news article?

• Residents of Bend love public art.

• Bend's sculptures are frequently damaged by adhesives.

• The city of Bend is addressing the issue of googly eyes on public art.

• Seasonal decorations are more acceptable than googly eyes.

What does the word they in the sentence "I think the googly eyes on the deer specifically are a great look, and they should stay that way" refer to?

• Statues

• Deer

• Googly eyes

• Public art

What does the word 'nuisance' most likely mean in the phrase "nuisance alligator call"?

• Dangerous

• Troublesome

• Missing

• Playful

What does the word certified most likely mean in the sentence "Wally is the first reptile to be legally certified as an emotional support animal"?

• Officially recognized

• Given a degree

• Trained to attack

• Chosen by healthcare services

What happened to Wally after he was taken from his pen?

• He was kept by the kidnapper.

• He was dropped off in a swamp with other alligators.

• He was sold to another owner.

• He was rescued by his owner immediately.

What is the main idea of the second news article?

• Alligators cannot be emotional support animals, but can be an adorable pet.

• A famous support alligator is missing after being taken and released in Georgia, and his owner is searching for him.

• Joie Henney has raised significant funds for animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

• Social media has helped people connect over unique pets such as in the case of Heney and Wally.