9. Why does the author describe the underground burrows of meerkats? A. To show how they stay cool in the desert B. To prove they are dangerous C. To compare them to dolphins D. To explain how they swim

12. Which statement is best supported by the text? A. All animals prefer to live in groups. B. Group living always guarantees safety. C. Some animals depend on cooperation to survive. D. Meerkats are the strongest animals in Africa.

13. What is one difference between social animals and solitary animals in the passage? A. Social animals are always larger. B. Social animals share work, while solitary animals live alone. C. Solitary animals live in water. D. Social animal

7. What is the meaning of the word “sentry” as used in the passage? A. A baby meerkat B. A type of burrow C. A guard who watches for danger D. A leader of the group

11. How does the author organize the passage? A. By describing one animal at a time B. By explaining why animals live in groups and giving examples C. By telling a story about one meerkat D. By comparing two deserts

Which sentence supports that living in groups provides protection? A. “Dolphins also talk to each other using chirps, whistles, and other sounds.” B. “Living in a group offers protection.” C. “They often participate in a grooming session.”

2. Which detail best supports the idea that wolves cooperate? A. Wolves live in cold places. B. Wolves use their smarts and pack mentality to hunt. C. Wolves sleep during the day. D. Wolves travel far distances.

1. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage? A. Meerkats live in Southern Africa. B. Some animals live and work together in groups for survival. C. Dolphins use sounds to communicate. D. Some animals live alone in the wild.

3. Why does the author mention dolphins and orcas in the first paragraph? A. To compare them to bears B. To give examples of social animals C. To explain how they migrate D. To show they are dangerous

5. According to the text, what is one reason animals live in groups? A. To travel longer distances B. To avoid building homes C. For safety in numbers D. To become stronger than predators

6. Which detail shows how meerkats share responsibilities? A. They live in burrows underground. B. Some search for food while others act as sentries. C. They live in Southern Africa. D. They have a strong sense of smell.