Hornet at Work

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Hornets are dangerous insects that people should avoid.

• Hornets build their nests quickly without much effort.

• Hornets work together to build strong and protective nests.

• Hornets prefer to live in trees rather than near houses.

What is the key idea of paragraphs 2 and 3?

• Hornets build their nests in hidden places to protect themselves.

• Hornets raise baby hornets in the hexagonal cells of their nests.

• Hornets build their nests quickly and do not need teamwork.

• Hornets use chewed wood and saliva to build strong nest walls.

Why do hornets make their nest entrance at the bottom?

• It allows more air to flow through the nest.

• It keeps the nest safe from rain and wind.

• It makes it easier for hornets to escape from predators.

• It helps the hornets see better when entering and leaving.

Which definition best matches the way the word colony is used in the passage?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Which of the following is an opinion from the author?

• Hornets work together to build strong, weatherproof homes for their colony.

• Building the nest takes time and teamwork.

• By the end of summer, their amazing nest can be as big as a basketball!

• The nest walls contain many small hexagonal cells, like tiny honeycombs.

Read the dictionary entry for the word shell. Which definition best matches the way the word shell is used in the passage?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4