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Example Question #6 : Compare And Contrast
Arctic Animals
The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth. It is covered in ice and snow and the temperature can drop below freezing. Living in the Arctic is very difficult but many animals call the Arctic home.
Arctic hares live in the Arctic. In the summer, the Arctic hare has brown fur. In the winter the hare’s fur grows thicker and warmer. Their fur also turns white in the winter.
Snowy owls live in the Arctic. They have small ears to keep in heat. Unlike most owls, the snowy owl hunts during the day.
Arctic foxes live in the Arctic. They have thick, white fur to keep them warm and stay safe from predators.
Wolves live in the Arctic. They have thick white and gray fur. Groups of arctic wolves hunt together in packs.
Harp seals live in the Arctic. Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy arctic water. Baby seals have thick white fur.
Penguins live in the Arctic. Penguins have webbed feet to help them walk on the ice. Penguins are very good swimmers. They use their wings to help them swim. Penguins have a waterproof coat of feathers to help then stay dry and warm in the icy, Arctic water.
Polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears have thick, white fur to stay warm. They even have fur on the bottoms of their feet. Polar bears also have thick blubber.
How are the Arctic hare and the Arctic fox similar?
They both have thick, white fur
They both can swim
They both hunt during the day
They both have a thick layer of blubber
They both have thick, white fur
The text says “In the winter, the hare grows more thick hair. Their fur also turns white in the winter.” The text also says “Arctic foxes live in the Arctic. They have thick, white fur to keep them warm and help them stay safe from predators.” Both animals use their thick, white fur to keep them warm and help them blend in.
Example Question #7 : Compare And Contrast
Arctic Animals
The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth. It is covered in ice and snow and the temperature can drop below freezing. Living in the Arctic is very difficult but many animals call the Arctic home.
Arctic hares live in the Arctic. In the summer, the Arctic hare has brown fur. In the winter the hare’s fur grows thicker and warmer. Their fur also turns white in the winter.
Snowy owls live in the Arctic. They have small ears to keep in heat. Unlike most owls, the snowy owl hunts during the day.
Arctic foxes live in the Arctic. They have thick, white fur to keep them warm and stay safe from predators.
Wolves live in the Arctic. They have thick white and gray fur. Groups of arctic wolves hunt together in packs.
Harp seals live in the Arctic. Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy arctic water. Baby seals have thick white fur.
Penguins live in the Arctic. Penguins have webbed feet to help them walk on the ice. Penguins are very good swimmers. They use their wings to help them swim. Penguins have a waterproof coat of feathers to help then stay dry and warm in the icy, Arctic water.
Polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears have thick, white fur to stay warm. They even have fur on the bottoms of their feet. Polar bears also have thick blubber.
How are the harp seal and the polar bear similar?
They both have thick, white fur
They both turn white in the winter
They both have a thick layer of blubber
They both swim in icy water
They both have a thick layer of blubber
The text says “Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy water.” The text also says “Polar bears also have thick blubber.” Penguins have waterproof feathers to stay warm. The Arctic hare has thick, white fur to stay warm. The Arctic wolf has thick gray and white fur to stay warm.
Example Question #1 : Compare And Contrast
Animals Move
Animals can move.
Some animals walk.
A camel walks. An elephant walks. A tiger walks.
Some animals run.
A cheetah runs. A horse runs.
Some animals hop.
A bunny hops. A frog hops. A kangaroo hops.
Some animals slither.
A snake slithers. A worm slithers.
Some animals climb.
A monkey climbs. A bear climbs. A bug climbs.
Some animals swim.
A fish swims. A shark swims.
Some animals fly.
A bird flies. A bat flies. A butterfly flies.
Animals can move.
How are a tiger and an elephant similar?
They both walk
They both run
They both swim
They both climb
They both walk
The text says “Some animals walk. A camel walks. An elephant walks. A tiger walks."
Example Question #2 : Compare And Contrast
Animals Move
Animals can move.
Some animals walk.
A camel walks. An elephant walks. A tiger walks.
Some animals run.
A cheetah runs. A horse runs.
Some animals hop.
A bunny hops. A frog hops. A kangaroo hops.
Some animals slither.
A snake slithers. A worm slithers.
Some animals climb.
A monkey climbs. A bear climbs. A bug climbs.
Some animals swim.
A fish swims. A shark swims.
Some animals fly.
A bird flies. A bat flies. A butterfly flies.
Animals can move.
Which two animals climb?
A bear and a bat
A bug and a bear
A monkey and a kangaroo
A tiger and a monkey
A bug and a bear
The text says “Some animals climb. A monkey climbs. A bear climbs. A bug climbs.” A kangaroo hops. A tiger walks. A bat flies.
Example Question #3 : Compare And Contrast
Animals Move
Animals can move.
Some animals walk.
A camel walks. An elephant walks. A tiger walks.
Some animals run.
A cheetah runs. A horse runs.
Some animals hop.
A bunny hops. A frog hops. A kangaroo hops.
Some animals slither.
A snake slithers. A worm slithers.
Some animals climb.
A monkey climbs. A bear climbs. A bug climbs.
Some animals swim.
A fish swims. A shark swims.
Some animals fly.
A bird flies. A bat flies. A butterfly flies.
Animals can move.
How are snakes and worms similar?
They both slither
They are both insects
They both eat bugs
They both climb
They both slither
The text says “Some animals slither. A snake slithers. A worm slithers.”
Example Question #11 : Integration Of Knowledge And Ideas
Animals Move
Animals can move.
Some animals walk.
A camel walks. An elephant walks. A tiger walks.
Some animals run.
A cheetah runs. A horse runs.
Some animals hop.
A bunny hops. A frog hops. A kangaroo hops.
Some animals slither.
A snake slithers. A worm slithers.
Some animals climb.
A monkey climbs. A bear climbs. A bug climbs.
Some animals swim.
A fish swims. A shark swims.
Some animals fly.
A bird flies. A bat flies. A butterfly flies.
Animals can move.
Which two animals run?
A cheetah and a horse
A tiger and a cheetah
A horse and a monkey
A cheetah and a bear
A cheetah and a horse
The text says “Some animals run. A cheetah runs. A horse runs.” A bear climbs. A tiger walks. A money climbs.
Example Question #202 : Common Core: Kindergarten English Language Arts
Text 1
Pets are animals that live with people. Pets are fun to have. There are many types of pets that people have.
A gold fish is a type of pet. Gold fish live in fish tanks filled with water. Gold fish use fins to swim in fish tanks.
A cat is another type of pet. Cats can live outside or inside. Cats walk and run on four legs.
A dog is another type of pet. Dogs can be big or small in size. Like cats, dogs walk and run on four legs.
There are many other animals that people could have as a pet. But, fish, cats, and dogs are what most people have as pets.
Text 2
Dogs are great pets to have. Dogs can be big or small, but they all have fur and walk and run on four legs.
When dogs are first born they are called puppies. Once a puppy gets older it’s only called a dog.
Dogs can learn many tricks. Dogs can learn to sit, lay down, and shake. Most people give dogs treats when they are teaching them tricks.
Most dogs like to be around people. If you plan to get a dog as a pet, be ready to love the dog, because the dog will love you!
Which of the following facts about dogs is found in both texts?
Dogs walk and run on four legs
Dogs have fur
Very young dogs are also called puppies
Dogs can learn tricks
Dogs walk and run on four legs
Both texts say that dogs walk and run on four legs.
Text 1: "A dog is another type of pet. Dogs can be big or small in size. Like cats, dogs walk and run on four legs."
Text 2: "Dogs are great pets to have. Dogs can be big or small, but they all have fur and walk and run on four legs."
Example Question #1 : Identify Supporting Details
Grow Flower, Grow by Marie Smith
A flower starts out as a very small seed.
The seed gets planted in the dirt.
The seed needs lots of water to help it grow.
Soon, a green stem and green leaves will poke out of the dirt.
Then, a flower will start to bloom.
Water and sunlight are a flower's food.
So, water and sunlight will help keep a flower alive.
According to the text, why does sunlight and water keep the flower alive?
Because water and sunlight make the plant happy
Because water and sunlight help the dirt
Because water and sunlight are a plant's food
Because water and sunlight are good
Because water and sunlight are a plant's food
We can look at the text to help us answer this question.
Water and sunlight are the flower's food.
So, water and sunlight will help keep the flower alive.
Food helps keep things alive, and sunlight and water are a flowers food. So, the correct answer is "Because water and sunlight are a plant's food".
Example Question #2 : Identify Supporting Details
Arctic Animals
The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth. It is covered in ice and snow and the temperature can drop below freezing. Living in the Arctic is very difficult but many animals call the Arctic home.
Arctic hares live in the Arctic. In the summer, the Arctic hare has brown fur. In the winter the hare’s fur grows thicker and warmer. Their fur also turns white in the winter.
Snowy owls live in the Arctic. They have small ears to keep in heat. Unlike most owls, the snowy owl hunts during the day.
Arctic foxes live in the Arctic. They have thick, white fur to keep them warm and stay safe from predators.
Wolves live in the Arctic. They have thick white and gray fur. Groups of arctic wolves hunt together in packs.
Harp seals live in the Arctic. Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy arctic water. Baby seals have thick white fur.
Penguins live in the Arctic. Penguins have webbed feet to help them walk on the ice. Penguins are very good swimmers. They use their wings to help them swim. Penguins have a waterproof coat of feathers to help then stay dry and warm in the icy, Arctic water.
Polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears have thick, white fur to stay warm. They even have fur on the bottoms of their feet. Polar bears also have thick blubber.
Which two animals use blubber to help them stay warm in the Arctic?
Harp seal and polar bear
Penguin and Arctic hare
Polar Bear and penguin
Harp seal and Arctic wolf.
Harp seal and polar bear
The text says “Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy water.” The text also says “Polar bears also have thick blubber.” Penguins have waterproof feathers to stay warm. The Arctic hare has thick, white fur to stay warm. The Arctic wolf has thick gray and white fur to stay warm.
Example Question #3 : Identify Supporting Details
Arctic Animals
The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth. It is covered in ice and snow and the temperature can drop below freezing. Living in the Arctic is very difficult but many animals call the Arctic home.
Arctic hares live in the Arctic. In the summer, the Arctic hare has brown fur. In the winter the hare’s fur grows thicker and warmer. Their fur also turns white in the winter.
Snowy owls live in the Arctic. They have small ears to keep in heat. Unlike most owls, the snowy owl hunts during the day.
Arctic foxes live in the Arctic. They have thick, white fur to keep them warm and stay safe from predators.
Wolves live in the Arctic. They have thick white and gray fur. Groups of arctic wolves hunt together in packs.
Harp seals live in the Arctic. Adult harp seals have a thick layer of fat, called blubber. Blubber keeps seals warm in the cold, icy arctic water. Baby seals have thick white fur.
Penguins live in the Arctic. Penguins have webbed feet to help them walk on the ice. Penguins are very good swimmers. They use their wings to help them swim. Penguins have a waterproof coat of feathers to help then stay dry and warm in the icy, Arctic water.
Polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears have thick, white fur to stay warm. They even have fur on the bottoms of their feet. Polar bears also have thick blubber.
Why do webbed feet help the penguin survive in the Arctic?
Webbed feet help the penguin walk on ice
Webbed feet help the penguin stay warm
Webbed feet help the penguin swim fast
Webbed feet help the penguin catch food
Webbed feet help the penguin walk on ice
The text says “Penguins have webbed feet to help them walk on ice.” Ice is slippery and it is easy to slip and fall. A penguin’s wings help them swim fast. A penguin’s waterproof feathers help them stay warm. The text does not talk about how penguins catch food.
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