Question

9 read the two sentences, which are part of a summary of the passage. acorn woodpeckers are black, red, and white birds. acorn woodpeckers work together with their family to protect their food. which detail is best to add between the two sentences to complete the summary? a a granary for acorns might be built in a fence post. b the female acorn woodpecker has a black and red crown. c acorn woodpeckers eat acorns that they store in holes drilled in wood. d acorn woodpeckers enjoy eating insects, sap, seeds, and flower nectar. 10 which statement is best supported by details in the passage? a acorn woodpeckers enjoy acorns more than other birds do. b acorn woodpecker babies get more care than other baby birds get. c acorn woodpeckers granaries are built better than their nests. d acorn woodpeckers could not survive without acorns.

Explanation:

For question 9, we need a detail that connects the description of acorn woodpeckers' appearance and their behavior of working together to protect food. Option C mentions their food - acorns they store, which links well. For question 10, we look for a statement supported by passage details. Since acorn woodpeckers are named after acorns and store them, it implies they rely on acorns for survival.

Answer:

1. C. Acorn woodpeckers eat acorns that they store in holes drilled in wood.
2. D. Acorn woodpeckers could not survive without acorns.