Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. The main difference between dolphins and 
humans is that dolphins 
.
A 
need air to breathe
B 
show intelligence
C 
live in the oceans
D 
are social creatures
 2. How are dolphins different from fish?
A 
Dolphins are mammals.
B 
Dolphins can swim near boats.
C 
Dolphins can swim in groups or schools.
D 
Dolphins have fins and tails.
 3. Based on the passage, which statement about 
dolphins is most likely true?
A 
Dolphins swim only when the sun is out.
B 
Dolphins can imitate any animal they see.
C 
Dolphins use sounds to teach their young.
D 
Dolphins bow ride in order to hunt efficiently.
 4. From the passage, you can infer that dolphins are 
curious about humans because they 
.
A 
want to teach humans 
B 
want to scare humans away
C 
need humans to feed them
D 
spend time observing humans 
STRATEGY PRACTICE
What movie, book, or experience does this passage remind you of? Explain how
they are similar.
 
Compare and Contrast 
Make Inferences
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Daily Reading Comprehension • EMC 3458 • © Evan-Moor Corp.
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WEEK
Character and Setting
Students practice analyzing character and setting by looking at the traits and 
motivations of a character and where and when a passage’s events take place.
Theme
Students practice identifying the theme by looking for the central message
or lesson in a passage.