8.3 Reading Test

8.3 Reading Test

Read the WHOLE story on your own, then answer the questions. The questions are read aloud for you. Make sure to raise your hand before submitting. 

Birds and Their Nests


Different kinds of birds build different kinds of nests. Some birds, like a finch, build nests in trees. Other birds, like an eagle, will build a nest on the ground if there isn't a tree nearby.
Some birds take longer than others to build their homes. A finch takes 12 days to make its nest. Eagles may take two months to build their nests.
A finch and eagle use grass, twigs, and mud to build their nests. The mud holds the grass and twigs together. They add more grass to the inside of their nests to make it softer. 
Birds lay eggs in nests. A finch can lay up to 8 eggs. An eagle can lay up to 3 eggs. Both birds sit on their eggs to keep them warm. Birds hide their nests to keep the eggs safe, so hungry animal cannot find the eggs or nests. 

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Birds build nests in the trees and _______________.

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Why do birds add grass to the inside of their nests?

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When building nests, how is an eagle different from a finch?

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Read the sentence:
Birds build nests with grass and twigs.
What are twigs?

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Why do birds hide their nests?

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Why are nests important for birds?

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Which sentence is NOT true about birds?

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What is one thing birds do NOT use to build a nest?

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How are eagles and finches the same?

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8.3 Reading Test

Birds and Their Nests

Different kinds of birds build different kinds of nests. Some birds, like a finch, build nests in trees. Other birds, like an eagle, will build a nest on the ground if there isn't a tree nearby.

Some birds take longer than others to build their homes. A finch takes 12 days to make its nest. Eagles may take two months to build their nests.

A finch and eagle use grass, twigs, and mud to build their nests. The mud holds the grass and twigs together. They add more grass to the inside of their nests to make it softer.

Birds lay eggs in nests. A finch can lay up to 8 eggs. An eagle can lay up to 3 eggs. Both birds sit on their eggs to keep them warm. Birds hide their nests to keep the eggs safe, so hungry animal cannot find the eggs or nests.

Birds build nests in the trees and _______________.

Why do birds add grass to the inside of their nests?

When building nests, how is an eagle different from a finch?

Read the sentence:Birds build nests with grass and twigs.What are twigs?

Why do birds hide their nests?

Why are nests important for birds?

Which sentence is NOT true about birds?

What is one thing birds do NOT use to build a nest?

How are eagles and finches the same?

How are eagles and finches different?

Read the sentence:
Birds build nests with grass and twigs.
What are twigs?