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STRATEGY PRACTICE
Complete the sentence.
I was surprised to read that chimpanzees 
.
SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Which one is probably Jane Goodall’s job?
A 
She raises chimpanzees.
B 
She is a zoo vet.
C 
She is a scientist.
D 
She trains animals.
 2. Based on the passage, which one is true 
about chimpanzees?
A 
They do not like people.
B 
They act like people in some ways.
C 
They like to live alone.
D 
They sing and dance.
 3. Where do chimpanzees live?
A 
only in zoos
B 
in forests
C 
in deserts
D 
in icy areas
 4. Which one shows that chimpanzees
act like people?
A 
They show their teeth when they 
are scared.
B 
They bark when they find food.
C 
They pucker their lips when they 
are worried.
D 
They play games together.
Make Connections
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3453 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
WEEK 1
DAY 4
READ THE PASSAGE
Think about what makes people grouchy or grumpy.
Charles the Grouch
Charles did not care to smile, but he did like to complain. When the day was 
sunny, Charles said it was too hot. When the birds sang, he said they were
too loud. Charles said parties were too crowded and rainbows were too colorful.
One day, Charles was in his garden grumbling that the carrots were too 
orange. And he thought the trees were too tall. Suddenly, an elf appeared. The elf 
spoke slowly, as he tried to control his anger. The elf said, “I have heard enough 
of your complaining. You grumble all day. You fuss all night. I am going to grant 
you three wishes. Then perhaps you will stop being such a grouch!” 
“Only three wishes? Why can’t I have more than three?” whined Charles. 
“Forget it! No wishes for you!” yelled the elf. The elf disappeared. 
“They were probably crummy wishes anyway,” Charles complained.