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Groundhog Day activity used for reading comprehension practice
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1
Punxsutawney Phil lives at ______________________ near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Gobbler's Knob
Punxsutawney
Columbus, Oh
2
Groundhogs have jaws that are exceptionally ____________.
strong
weak
3
It is believed that the groundhog can _____________ the weather.
change
predict
alter
4
Tradition has it that if the groundhog does not see its shadow...
spring is on its way
6 more weeks of winter
5
True or False: Groundhogs have long ears, long tails, long legs, and move rather slowly.
True
False
6
True or False: Weather researchers use Punxsutawney Phil to forecast the weather.
False
True
7
True or False: Groundhogs are carnivores, which means that they are mostly meat-eaters.
False
True
8
____________ is known as THE official groundhog.
Punxsutawney Phil
Gobbler's Knob
Pennsylvania Phil
9
Groundhogs need very little ___________ to survive.
sleep
food
water
10
Groundhog Day falls on what day each year?
February 2
the 1st Tuesday of February
February 1
11
What sound does a groundhog make when they are frightened?
whistle
howl
scream
12
What animal in Europe was originally believed to be able to predict the coming of spring?
Chipmunk
Badger
Groundhog
13
Tradition says that if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2nd...
6 more weeks of winter
spring is on its way
14
The average groundhog is ___________ inches long and weighs from _________ pounds.
20 inches; 12 to 15 pounds
30 inches; 16 to 18 pounds
40 inches; 20 to 22 pounds
15
Groundhogs are covered with ______________ grayish hairs (fur) tipped with brown or dull red.
fine
coarse
soft
dull
