Question

scientists are trying to learn more about other unusual sharks. one is the frilled shark. this creature has a body like an eel. it has frills on its neck. scientists want to know what the frilled shark eats. they think it may eat squid.
there are many interesting kinds of small sharks, too. the cookie - cutter shark is only 16 inches long, but it has very large teeth. this shark also has strong lips. it holds a larger fish with its lips while it scoops out big bites.
many small sharks hunt together. this way they can kill fish much larger than themselves. one kind of shark that does this is the cigar shark. you can probably guess how this shark got its name. it is the size and shape of a cigar. it is even small enough for you to hold in your hand!

1. scientists are studying

a. large sharks c. unusual sharks
b. unkind sharks d. common sharks

1. the shark that looks like an eel is the

a. cigar shark c. eel shark
b. goblin shark d. frilled shark

1. the cookie - cutter shark is

a. little c. tasty
b. huge d. fishy

1. the cookie - cutter shark has strong

a. cookies c. eyes
b. fins d. lips

1. one shark that hunts in groups is the

a. goblin shark c. frilled shark
b. cigar shark d. ghost shark

Explanation:

1. The text starts with "Scientists are trying to learn more about other unusual sharks", so they are studying unusual sharks.
2. It is stated that "One is the frilled shark. This creature has a body like an eel", so the shark that looks like an eel is the frilled shark.
3. "The cookie - cutter shark is only 16 inches long", indicating it is little.
4. "This shark also has strong lips", so the cookie - cutter shark has strong lips.
5. "Many small sharks hunt together. One kind of shark that does this is the cigar shark", so the shark that hunts in groups is the cigar shark.

Answer:

1. C. unusual sharks
2. D. frilled shark
3. A. little
4. D. lips
5. B. cigar shark