Question

name __________ date __________read the paragraph. then answer the questions.snakes are everywhere!some snakes live in forests.some live in hot, dry deserts.others live in lakes or streams.some snakes even live in the sea!snakes live almost everywhere.but they never live whereit is always freezing cold.1. what is the main idea of this paragraph?○ a. snakes can live in trees.○ b. snakes live almost everywhere.○ c. snakes do not like freezing weather.2. which is a detail from the paragraph?○ a. the author does not like snakes.○ b. some snakes live in the sea.○ c. snakes never go underground.3. snakes cannot live○ a. where it is always very cold.○ b. in forests.○ c. in lakes or streams.

Explanation:

1. The paragraph lists various habitats snakes live in, then states the overarching claim that they live almost everywhere, with only one exception. This is the core main idea.
2. The paragraph explicitly states "Some snakes even live in the sea!" which matches option B; the other options are not mentioned.
3. The final sentence of the paragraph notes snakes never live where it is always freezing cold, which matches option A.

Answer:

1. B. Snakes live almost everywhere.
2. B. Some snakes live in the sea.
3. A. where it is always very cold.