Unit 4: Lesson 4: Comprehension

The hump of a camel provides it with

• a way to keep sand out of its eyes.

• protection against cold.

• protection against heat.

• energy and water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which sentence from the selection best supports what a camel's hump is for?

• Hairy eyelashes keep sand out of its eyes.

• This fur also protects the camel from sun and heat during the day.

• The camel’s body can break down this fat into energy and water.

• Thick fur keeps it warm at night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Why are bears and wood frogs in the same section of the selection?

• They are both animals.

• They both hibernate in the winter.

• They both have fur.

• They are both able to squeeze into small spaces.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The stripes on zebras help to

• confuse predators.

• attract insects.

• make them run faster.

• keep them cool in summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How are the octopus and ant alike?

• They have eight legs.

• They change colors.

• They have strong jaws.

• They work together.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What can you infer about wood frogs?

• They live near the ocean.

• They live in cold places.

• They live near fire ants.

• They live near camels.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word tolerate mean in this sentence? Some animals can tolerate very cold weather.

• make loud noises

• move to different places

• run around

• put up with

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is a synonym for advantage in this sentence? A big advantage of exercise is having good health.

• benefit

• voyage

• activity

• weakness

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is a synonym for lure in this sentence? Lots of flowers will lure hummingbirds to a garden.

• attract

• irrigate

• elect

• blister

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word defenses mean in this sentence? The people in the fort had lots of defenses against their enemies.

• helpful friends

• places to hide food

• ways of protection

• fancy clothes to wear

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4