The Coral Reef CRCT
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of these BEST describes what is being compared in the first paragraph of the passage?
- A.
Fish and people
- B.
Plants and rocks
- C.
Coral reefs and rocks
- D.
People and coral reefs
Correct Answer
C. Coral reefs and rocksExplanation
The first paragraph of the passage compares coral reefs and rocks. The passage likely discusses the similarities or differences between these two entities, highlighting their characteristics, features, or functions. The comparison may provide insights into the importance of coral reefs or the role they play in the ecosystem.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
Which of these BEST describes how coral reefs are similar to fish?
- A.
They are both spectacular and colorful.
- B.
They both need air to breathe.
- C.
They both eat plants.
- D.
They are both brittle.
Correct Answer
A. They are both spectacular and colorful.Explanation
Coral reefs and fish are both described as spectacular and colorful. This suggests that they share a similar visual characteristic of being vibrant and visually appealing. This similarity is likely due to the presence of colorful coral species and the wide variety of colorful fish that inhabit coral reefs.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
Which one of these BEST describes the relationship between coral reefs and people?
- A.
They both bruise easily in rough water.
- B.
They have a unique partnership with each other.
- C.
When people eat fish, both coral and fish survive.
- D.
When people stand on coral, both the coral and the people get hurt.
Correct Answer
D. When people stand on coral, both the coral and the people get hurt.Explanation
Coral reefs and people have a negative relationship when it comes to standing on coral. When people stand on coral, both the coral and the people get hurt. Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems that provide habitat for numerous marine species, and when they are damaged by human activities such as standing on them, they suffer and can take a long time to recover. Additionally, people can also get hurt by stepping on sharp coral fragments or encountering venomous marine creatures that may inhabit the reef.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
What does the word brittle mean in the sentence? Unlike a rock, coral is a living thing that is brittle.
- A.
Having strength
- B.
Easily broken
- C.
Rough
- D.
Living
Correct Answer
D. LivingExplanation
The word "brittle" means easily broken in the given sentence. It is used to describe coral, which is a living thing that can easily break or shatter.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
What does the word eventually mean in the sentence? If many pieces of coral are broken off a reef, the reef might eventually die.
- A.
Every few years
- B.
After a while
- C.
Right away
- D.
Very soon
Correct Answer
B. After a whileExplanation
The word "eventually" in the sentence suggests that the death of the reef will not happen immediately or right away, but rather it will occur after a certain period of time. It implies that there will be a gradual process leading to the death of the reef, indicating a time delay or a progression over time.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
What does the word partnership mean in the sentence? These creatures and the reef form a special partnership.
- A.
Large reef
- B.
A group of fish
- C.
A piecce of coral
- D.
A team that works together
Correct Answer
D. A team that works togetherExplanation
The word "partnership" in the sentence refers to a team that works together. It suggests that the creatures and the reef have a mutually beneficial relationship where they collaborate and support each other. This implies that they rely on each other and work together to achieve common goals or objectives.Rate this question:
-
- 7.
What does the word current mean in the sentence? During the journey, you can either marvel at the beautiful coral or drift with the water’s current and enjoy the colorful fish.
- A.
The direction in which water flows
- B.
The direction in which people swim
- C.
The direction in which traffic moves
- D.
The direction in which the wind blows
Correct Answer
A. The direction in which water flowsExplanation
In this sentence, the word "current" refers to the direction in which water flows. It is mentioned in relation to drifting with the water's current, suggesting that one can enjoy the colorful fish by going with the flow of the water. The other options, such as the direction in which people swim, the direction in which traffic moves, and the direction in which the wind blows, are not relevant in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
She’d carrying her bag.
- B.
She’s carrying her bag.
- C.
She’d carrying hers bag.
- D.
She’s carrying hers bag.
Correct Answer
B. She’s carrying her bag.Explanation
The correct answer is "She's carrying her bag." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the contraction "she's" to indicate "she is" and the possessive pronoun "her" to show ownership. The verb "carrying" is in the present progressive tense, which is appropriate for describing an action happening in the present.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
It’s so hot that the dog burned it’s paw.
- B.
Hour house is an our from the city.
- C.
They’re leaving on their vacation.
- D.
Your going to hurt you’re back.
Correct Answer
C. They’re leaving on their vacation.Explanation
The sentence "They're leaving on their vacation" is written correctly because it uses the correct contraction "they're" to indicate "they are" and the possessive pronoun "their" to show ownership. The verb "leaving" is also used correctly in present continuous tense to indicate an action happening in the present.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1If you’re the one who put the lamp in it’s proper place, why can’t I find it? 2Its not in your room. 3Your sisters said it’s not in their room, either. 4If itsnot in your room or their room, where can it be?
- A.
Sentence 1
- B.
Sentence 2
- C.
Sentence 3
- D.
Sentence 4
Correct Answer
C. Sentence 3Explanation
Sentence 3 uses correct punctuation. It includes an apostrophe in "it's" to indicate the contraction of "it is". The other sentences either use incorrect punctuation or do not require any punctuation.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
Which word is spelled incorrectly. Randy thought/ about many things and was full of aw/ as he listened to the small/ man talking/ at the mall.
- A.
thought
- B.
Aw
- C.
Small
- D.
Talking
Correct Answer
B. AwExplanation
The word "aw" is spelled incorrectly. It should be spelled as "awe".Rate this question:
-
- 12.
Which word is spelled incorrectly? A bald/ man fought/ with a stalke/ and got a strawberry/ in the end.
- A.
Bald
- B.
Stalke
- C.
Strawberry
- D.
Fought
Correct Answer
B. StalkeExplanation
The word "stalke" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "stalk".Rate this question:
-
- 13.
Which word is spelled incorrectly? The thief who broke two laws/ had to halt/ because he was caut/ after he walked through chalk.
- A.
laws
- B.
Halt
- C.
Caut
- D.
Chalk
Correct Answer
C. CautExplanation
The word "caut" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "caught."Rate this question:
-
- 14.
What is a synonmy for the word cautiously? We walked across the street cautiously, because it was raining.
- A.
Beautiful
- B.
Careful
- C.
Useful
- D.
Powerful
Correct Answer
B. CarefulExplanation
The word cautiously means to proceed with caution or to be careful. In the given sentence, the individuals walked across the street cautiously due to the rain. Therefore, the synonym for cautiously is careful.Rate this question:
-
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 20, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Feb 09, 2012Quiz Created by
Tgalloway
Back to top