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RI 3.2 Main Idea

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10 questions

Instructions

Read the text and answer each question. Read the questions carefully. 

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Question 1

1.

What is this text mainly about?

butterflies that are good at camouflage and mimicry 

butterflies that are poisonous 

butterflies that look like bees and wasps

Question 2

2.

What is the main idea of this text?

Butterflies survive and thrive in their environment. 

Some butterflies have evolved to be masters of disguise. 

Butterflies flutter around to bring us joy. 

Question 3

3.

Where was the main idea found in this text?

In the first paragraph. 

Paragraph 2 

The last paragraph. 

Question 4

4.

Which detail from paragraph 2 supports the main idea?

The Viceroy butterfly is not toxic. 

These adaptations help them stay safe.

The Viceroy butterfly looks very similar to the Monarch butterfly which is poisonous. 

Question 5

5.

Which of the following includes details from paragraph 3 that support the main idea?

The Tiger Swallowtail mimics a wasp, even though it doesn't have a stinger. 

By looking like these insects predators will leave them alone. 

Many predators avoid bees and wasps.

Question 6

6.

What information is found in paragraph 4 that supports the main idea?

Butterflies have learned to protect themselves. 

Some butterflies use mimicry to warn off predators. 

The Pipevine Swallowtail uses its bright colors to warn predators that it tastes bad. 

Question 7

7.

Which of the following is a summary of this text?

Some butterflies have learned how to look like their surroundings. 

Some butterflies have evolved to be experts at disguise by using camouflage or mimicry. 

Some butterflies are good at warning predators. 

Question 8

8.

Which type of text feature is featured in this text?

Photograph 

Diagram 

Timeline 

Question 9

9.

Which of the following is the best definition of camouflage?

to change shape 

to look like surroundings or blend in with them 

to be dishonest or trick someone 

Question 10

10.

Which of the following is a synonym for mimic?

respect

tease 

imitate 