The Coral Reef CRCT

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    Which sentence is written correctly?

    • She’d carrying her bag.
    • She’s carrying her bag.
    • She’d carrying hers bag.
    • She’s carrying hers bag.
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The Coral Reef CRCT explores the characteristics and ecological significance of coral reefs. It assesses understanding of coral comparisons, their relationships with other marine life and humans, and vocabulary in context. This quiz is essential for learners interested in marine biology.

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  • 2. 

    Which word is spelled incorrectly? The thief who broke two laws/ had to halt/ because he was caut/ after he walked through chalk.

    • laws

    • Halt

    • Caut

    • Chalk

    Correct Answer
    A. Caut
    Explanation
    The word "caut" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "caught."

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  • 3. 

    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.

    • thought

    • Aw

    • Small

    • Talking

    Correct Answer
    A. Aw
    Explanation
    The word "aw" is spelled incorrectly. It should be spelled as "awe".

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  • 4. 

    Which word is spelled incorrectly? A bald/ man fought/ with a stalke/ and got a strawberry/ in the end.

    • Bald

    • Stalke

    • Strawberry

    • Fought

    Correct Answer
    A. Stalke
    Explanation
    The word "stalke" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "stalk".

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  • 5. 

    What does the word partnership mean in the sentence? These creatures and the reef form a special partnership.

    • Large reef

    • A group of fish

    • A piecce of coral

    • A team that works together

    Correct Answer
    A. A team that works together
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    What is a synonmy for the word cautiously? We walked across the street cautiously, because it was raining.

    • Beautiful

    • Careful

    • Useful

    • Powerful

    Correct Answer
    A. Careful
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 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.

    • The direction in which water flows

    • The direction in which people swim

    • The direction in which traffic moves

    • The direction in which the wind blows

    Correct Answer
    A. The direction in which water flows
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    Which one of these BEST describes the relationship between coral reefs and people?

    • They both bruise easily in rough water.

    • They have a unique partnership with each other.

    • When people eat fish, both coral and fish survive.

    • When people stand on coral, both the coral and the people get hurt.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 9. 

    Which sentence is written correctly?

    • It’s so hot that the dog burned it’s paw.

    • Hour house is an our from the city.

    • They’re leaving on their vacation.

    • Your going to hurt you’re back.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 10. 

    What does the word eventually  mean in the sentence? If many pieces of coral are broken off a reef, the reef might eventually die.

    • Every few years

    • After a while

    • Right away

    • Very soon

    Correct Answer
    A. After a while
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    Which of these BEST describes what is being compared in the first paragraph of the passage?

    • Fish and people

    • Plants and rocks

    • Coral reefs and rocks

    • People and coral reefs

    Correct Answer
    A. Coral reefs and rocks
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 12. 

    Which of these BEST describes how coral reefs are similar to fish?

    • They are both spectacular and colorful.

    • They both need air to breathe.

    • They both eat plants.

    • 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.

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  • 13. 

    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?

    • Sentence 1

    • Sentence 2

    • Sentence 3

    • Sentence 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Sentence 3
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    What does the word brittle mean in the sentence? Unlike a rock, coral is a living thing that is brittle.

    • Having strength

    • Easily broken

    • Rough

    • Living

    Correct Answer
    A. Living
    Explanation
    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.

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