English 5 Common Assessment 1

1. The idea that many animals live successfully in deserts can be supported by the fact that -

A) there is little rainfall in most deserts
B) hundreds of animals have adapted to desert conditions
C) there are challenges linked with living in a desert
D) mice and gerbils live in the desert

2. Read this sentence from paragraph 1. High winds often whip across a desert, blowing bits of sand and dust. The author uses this sentence to create an image of —

A) a weather forecast
B) major thunderstorm conditions
C) severe desert conditions
D) a sandy beach

3. Read this sentence from the article. He fills it with dirt to keep out the heat and any unwanted visitors.In which word does un- mean the same as it does in unwanted?

A) underneath
B) uncle
C) uniform
D) unaware

4. What happens when a kangaroo rat eats dry seeds?

A) Its body uses the seeds to keep the rat cool.
B) Its body turns the seeds into food and water.
C) It can go for a long time without eating again.
D) It gets thirsty and looks for sources of water.

5. Many desert animals burrow during the day because —

A) the sun makes them tired
B) the night temperature is cool
C) they enjoy taking long naps
D) they want to avoid the heat

6. Based on information in the article, why do some desert animals have thick coats?

A) To block the heat from the sun
B) To keep the animals warm
C) To protect them from enemies
D) To help the animals hide in the sand

7. Which paragraph in the article could have the heading “Daytime Sleepers”?

A) 4
B) 2
C) 5
D) 3

8. To find other words that could be used in place of “gulp,” a student should look in -

A) an encyclopedia
B) an almanac
C) a thesaurus
D) an atlas

9. In paragraph 6, what do all of the creatures have in common?

A) don't need water
B) all have fur
C) they have learned to adapt to their hot, dry home
D) can't survive in the desert

10. Give three examples of how animals get water in the desert.

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