Question

read the passage look for words that help you picture the fish.
fish with lights
deep in the ocean, it is very dark. not much sunlight can go that far down. the fish in this water make their own light. the lights are part of their bodies.
one kind of fish that makes light is the lanternfish. they are thin and small. some are as short as a finger. the larger ones are as long as your arm.
some lanternfish are blue, green, or silver. the ones in the deepest water are brown or black. a yellow, green, or blue light shines from along their sides.
another fish that makes its own light is the anglerfish. the anglerfish is round like a ball. it is brown, gray, or black. its mouth can open very wide, and its teeth are long and sharp.
the light on the anglerfish is blue - green. it grows out of its forehead and waves back and forth. the fish uses this light to get its food. smaller fish swim to the light. snap!
fish with lights are one of the many wonders of our world.
strategy practice circle words in the passage that helped you picture the anglerfish.
skill practice read the question. fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.

1. what is the passage about?

a fish as pets
b the deep ocean
c fish with sharp teeth
d fish that can shine

1. when the anglerfish waves its light, ______.

a it makes pretty pictures
b it can see in the dark
c its food swims to it
d its mouth opens wide

1. fish with lights live in ______.

a the deep sea
b big rivers
c the bright sun
d dark caves

1. how is the anglerfish different from the lanternfish?

a it is thin and small.
b its light grows out of its head.
c it has a row of lights on its side.
d its light can be yellow.

Explanation:

1. The passage focuses on fish that produce their own light (lanternfish and anglerfish), so the main topic is fish that can shine.
2. The text states the anglerfish waves its light to attract food, so smaller fish swim to the light.
3. The opening sentence notes the fish live deep in the dark ocean where little sunlight reaches.
4. The anglerfish's light grows from its forehead, while lanternfish have light along their sides; lanternfish are thin/small, anglerfish is round, so this is the key difference.

Answer:

1. D. fish that can shine
2. C. its food swims to it
3. A. the deep sea
4. B. Its light grows out of its head.