The author’s purpose for writing this passage is to a. show that the octopus is dangerous b. describe how the octopus hunts c. explain how the octopus is adapted to its environment
c. explain how the octopus is adapted to its environment
“The octopus can squeeze into impossible small cracks and crevices because it has no bones in its body.” Which meaning of the word crevices is used in the sentence? a. a blockade b. a narrow opening c. a big rock
b. a narrow opening
Look at the photograph on page 1 of “Lessons from the Deep.” What connection can be made between the text and the content of the text feature?
The photograph shows “the octopus’s arms are covered with suckers, which help grab and taste things.”