What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?

the anesthetic will wear off before they are finished

Which quotation from the article MOST shows how much the researchers care about the tree roos?

"Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug."

Which of the following do the researchers not do in studying the tree kangaroo?

Send the animal to a zoo after studying it.

Which of the following is not done by the scientists?

Measurements are taken of the pouch.

Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroo's necks?

The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars

What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?

The anesthetic will wear off before they are finished

Why did the author compare the tree kangaroo to an acrobat?

to provide a description of the kangaroo's movements

Why does Holly do a pouch check?

To see if it is carrying a baby

What quote from the story shows the researchers care about the animals?

"Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug"

Why does the tracker bark like a dog when he sees the kangaroo tail?

He wants to keep the animal in the tree and alert Lisa.

What happened to cause the tree kangaroo to relax?

The animal had a mask placed over it.

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

The scientists can find the locations of each tree kangaroos

What does biologist Lisa Dabek mean when she talks about the miracle of working in Papua N.G.

The tree kangaroo is difficult to find.

What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?

the scientists can determine the locations of tree kangaroos

The following quotation helps the reader understand...

the speed and drama of the procedure

What is the main purpose of this sentence?

to provide a detailed description of the kangaroos movements

What does the tree kangaroo look like?

red and gold coloring with a golden tail

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Fairview Grade 5 Combined: Quest for the Tree Kangaroo Comprehension Questions

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Questions 38

Answers

1
What does the word TRACKING mean in the following sentence?
following
pushing
sending
walking
2
What does the word bush mean in the story?
cave
well-tended gardens
untouched lands
beach
3
What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?
the male will attack the female
the anesthetic will wear off before they are finished
the research project will be canceled
the chances of finding the other kangaroos are destroyed
4
What does perch mean?
hanging cage
nest
branch
high-resting place
5
What does presence mean?
attendance
silence
preparation
participation
6
Which pair of words are almost the same?
soft and rough
peaceful and calm
funny and cheerful
stormy and rough
7
Which quotation from the article MOST shows how much the researchers care about the tree roos?
"Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug."
"The first collared male Matschie's tree kangaroo."
"Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip."
Now for the vitamin-mineral shot."
8
What does the word BUSH mean in the following sentence:
untouched land
rocky beach
sheltered cave
well-tended garden
9
Which of the following do the researchers not do in studying the tree kangaroo?
Weigh the animal.
Fit the animal with a tracker collar.
Fit the animal with a radio collar.
Send the animal to a zoo after studying it.
10
Which words are the opposite?
fifth/sixth
and/of
add/remove
big/huge
11
Which word competes the sentence? The football _____ across the field.
flown
flew
flow
fly
12
What does beaming mean?
talking fast
thinking carefully
smiling brightly
bragging loudly
13
What would most likely cause the tree roos to come out on the day the researchers spotted them?
the warm weather
they wanted to get collars
the snacks Lisa held out
the quietness of the researchers
14
Which of the following is not done by the scientists?
Measurements are taken of the neck diameter.
Measurements are taken of the animals respiration.
Measurements are taken of the heart rate.
Measurements are taken of the pouch.
15
Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroo's necks?
Neck size distinguishes the males from the females
A large neck is a sign of good health
The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars
They are comparing kangaroo necks with human necks
16
Every week, Kenley ______ a story in her journal.
writes
written
write
writing
17
What are words that mean almost the same or alike?
antonym
synonym
18
Why did tree 'roo come out on the first day the researchers spotted them?
the warm weather
the quietness of the researchers
they wanted collars
the snacks
19
What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?
The chances of finding other kangaroos are destroyed
The male will attack the female
The anesthetic will wear off before they are finished
The research project will be canceled
20
Why did the author compare the tree kangaroo to an acrobat?
to supply scientific facts that support the main idea.
to express the skill of the trackers
to provide a description of the kangaroo's movements
to how that the people are impressed
21
What does the word tracking mean?
following
walking
walking
sending
22
Why does Holly do a pouch check?
To see if it is carrying a baby
To weigh the animal
To see if it has stored food
To check on the animal's health
23
Which word completes the sentence? Carl will ____ all night for his science test
studied
studies
studys
study
24
What is a tree 'roo?
a disease that affects trees in Papua New Guinea
Winnie the Poo's friend
a monkey living in Africa
a Matshie's tree kangaroo
25
What does the word snug mean?
well used
brightly colored
upside-down
closely fitted
26
What quote from the story shows the researchers care about the animals?
"Now we'll take his temperature"
"Now for the vitamin-mineral shot"
"Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip"
"Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug"
27
Why does the tracker bark like a dog when he sees the kangaroo tail?
He is simply excited to find a tree kangaroo.
He wants to frighten the animal out of the tree.
He wants to keep the animal in the tree and alert Lisa.
He can't make meow sounds.
28
What does calculate mean?
give a new discount for
change and update
figure out mathematically
arrange
29
What happened to cause the tree kangaroo to relax?
The animal was tied down.
Workers petted the animal.
The animal was given a shot.
The animal had a mask placed over it.
30
What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?
The trackers will work only on Lisa's projects
The scientists can find the locations of each tree kangaroos
The tree kangaroos will have a permanent new home
The research team will win an award for their work
31
What does biologist Lisa Dabek mean when she talks about the miracle of working in Papua N.G.
The tree kangaroos numbers have really increased.
The tree kangaroo is difficult to find.
The tree kangaroo seeks out humans
Tree kangaroos are kept as pets.
32
What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?
the scientists can determine the locations of tree kangaroos
the trackers will work only on Lisa's project
the research team will win an award for their work
the kangaroos will have a permanent new home
33
What does the word DATA mean in the sentence below?
opinion
temperature
information
security
34
The following quotation helps the reader understand...
where Holly learned to do research
how the radio collar fits the kangaroo
Holly's fear of getting hurt by kangaroo
the speed and drama of the procedure
35
What does data mean?
opinion
temperature
information
security
36
Why did the researchers measure the kangaroo's necks?
the are comparing human necks to kangaroo necks.
Neck size tells us the difference between male and female.
a large neck is the sign of good health?
to fit them with radio collars
37
What is the main purpose of this sentence?
to express the skill of the trackers
to supply scientific facts that support the main idea
to provide a detailed description of the kangaroos movements
to show that people are impressed
38
What does the tree kangaroo look like?
short tan fur with a striped face
red and black coloring with a striped tail
brown with white paws
red and gold coloring with a golden tail

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Fairview Grade 5 Combined: Quest for the Tree Kangaroo Comprehension Questions

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Questions 38

Answers

1
What does the word TRACKING mean in the following sentence?
following
pushing
sending
walking
2
What does the word bush mean in the story?
cave
well-tended gardens
untouched lands
beach
3
What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?
the male will attack the female
the anesthetic will wear off before they are finished
the research project will be canceled
the chances of finding the other kangaroos are destroyed
4
What does perch mean?
hanging cage
nest
branch
high-resting place
5
What does presence mean?
attendance
silence
preparation
participation
6
Which pair of words are almost the same?
soft and rough
peaceful and calm
funny and cheerful
stormy and rough
7
Which quotation from the article MOST shows how much the researchers care about the tree roos?
"Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug."
"The first collared male Matschie's tree kangaroo."
"Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip."
Now for the vitamin-mineral shot."
8
What does the word BUSH mean in the following sentence:
untouched land
rocky beach
sheltered cave
well-tended garden
9
Which of the following do the researchers not do in studying the tree kangaroo?
Weigh the animal.
Fit the animal with a tracker collar.
Fit the animal with a radio collar.
Send the animal to a zoo after studying it.
10
Which words are the opposite?
fifth/sixth
and/of
add/remove
big/huge
11
Which word competes the sentence? The football _____ across the field.
flown
flew
flow
fly
12
What does beaming mean?
talking fast
thinking carefully
smiling brightly
bragging loudly
13
What would most likely cause the tree roos to come out on the day the researchers spotted them?
the warm weather
they wanted to get collars
the snacks Lisa held out
the quietness of the researchers
14
Which of the following is not done by the scientists?
Measurements are taken of the neck diameter.
Measurements are taken of the animals respiration.
Measurements are taken of the heart rate.
Measurements are taken of the pouch.
15
Why do the scientists have to measure the tree kangaroo's necks?
Neck size distinguishes the males from the females
A large neck is a sign of good health
The kangaroos will be fitted with radio collars
They are comparing kangaroo necks with human necks
16
Every week, Kenley ______ a story in her journal.
writes
written
write
writing
17
What are words that mean almost the same or alike?
antonym
synonym
18
Why did tree 'roo come out on the first day the researchers spotted them?
the warm weather
the quietness of the researchers
they wanted collars
the snacks
19
What will happen if the scientists do NOT examine the animals quickly?
The chances of finding other kangaroos are destroyed
The male will attack the female
The anesthetic will wear off before they are finished
The research project will be canceled
20
Why did the author compare the tree kangaroo to an acrobat?
to supply scientific facts that support the main idea.
to express the skill of the trackers
to provide a description of the kangaroo's movements
to how that the people are impressed
21
What does the word tracking mean?
following
walking
walking
sending
22
Why does Holly do a pouch check?
To see if it is carrying a baby
To weigh the animal
To see if it has stored food
To check on the animal's health
23
Which word completes the sentence? Carl will ____ all night for his science test
studied
studies
studys
study
24
What is a tree 'roo?
a disease that affects trees in Papua New Guinea
Winnie the Poo's friend
a monkey living in Africa
a Matshie's tree kangaroo
25
What does the word snug mean?
well used
brightly colored
upside-down
closely fitted
26
What quote from the story shows the researchers care about the animals?
"Now we'll take his temperature"
"Now for the vitamin-mineral shot"
"Now we'll take his temperature. Next the chip"
"Make sure the collar is comfortable but snug"
27
Why does the tracker bark like a dog when he sees the kangaroo tail?
He is simply excited to find a tree kangaroo.
He wants to frighten the animal out of the tree.
He wants to keep the animal in the tree and alert Lisa.
He can't make meow sounds.
28
What does calculate mean?
give a new discount for
change and update
figure out mathematically
arrange
29
What happened to cause the tree kangaroo to relax?
The animal was tied down.
Workers petted the animal.
The animal was given a shot.
The animal had a mask placed over it.
30
What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?
The trackers will work only on Lisa's projects
The scientists can find the locations of each tree kangaroos
The tree kangaroos will have a permanent new home
The research team will win an award for their work
31
What does biologist Lisa Dabek mean when she talks about the miracle of working in Papua N.G.
The tree kangaroos numbers have really increased.
The tree kangaroo is difficult to find.
The tree kangaroo seeks out humans
Tree kangaroos are kept as pets.
32
What will be one effect of this day's work with the kangaroos?
the scientists can determine the locations of tree kangaroos
the trackers will work only on Lisa's project
the research team will win an award for their work
the kangaroos will have a permanent new home
33
What does the word DATA mean in the sentence below?
opinion
temperature
information
security
34
The following quotation helps the reader understand...
where Holly learned to do research
how the radio collar fits the kangaroo
Holly's fear of getting hurt by kangaroo
the speed and drama of the procedure
35
What does data mean?
opinion
temperature
information
security
36
Why did the researchers measure the kangaroo's necks?
the are comparing human necks to kangaroo necks.
Neck size tells us the difference between male and female.
a large neck is the sign of good health?
to fit them with radio collars
37
What is the main purpose of this sentence?
to express the skill of the trackers
to supply scientific facts that support the main idea
to provide a detailed description of the kangaroos movements
to show that people are impressed
38
What does the tree kangaroo look like?
short tan fur with a striped face
red and black coloring with a striped tail
brown with white paws
red and gold coloring with a golden tail