House Cats and Wild Tigers: A Tale of Two Felines
Though house cats and wild tigers might seem very different, they have more in common than you might think. Both are part of the cat family, have sharp claws, and enjoy a meaty meal. However, while house cats are small and live comfortably in homes, tigers are large and prefer the wide-open spaces of the wild. House cats, being one of the most popular pets worldwide, are typically gentle and friendly, while tigers, known as one of the largest and strongest animals in the wild, exhibit strength and fierceness. Tigers have stripes to blend in with the forest, while house cats have a variety of coats to suit different environments. So, while they might share the same family, house cats and wild tigers lead very different lives.
Question 1
What common feature do house cats and tigers share?
They both have stripes
They are friendly pets
They have sharp claws
Explanation. Both house cats and tigers have sharp claws as part of their shared cat family characteristics.
They are large animals
They live in the wild
Question 2
What is one way in which house cats and tigers are different?
House cats are small, tigers are large
Explanation. The text mentions that while house cats are small and live comfortably in homes, tigers are large and prefer the wide-open spaces of the wild.
House cats have stripes, tigers do not
House cats are part of the cat family, tigers are not
House cats do not have claws, tigers do
House cats eat meat, tigers do not
Question 3
What does 'fierceness' in the context of the text mean?
Friendliness
Strength and aggression
Explanation. In the context of the text, 'fierceness' refers to the strong and aggressive nature of tigers.
Fearfulness
Happiness
Sadness
Question 4
Why do tigers have stripes?
To look fashionable
To scare away other animals
To blend in with the forest
Explanation. The text implies that tigers have stripes to help them blend in with their forest surroundings.
Because they like stripes
To make them look bigger
Question 5
Are all house cats and wild tigers the same?
True
False
Explanation. Though they share the same family, house cats and wild tigers lead very different lives, as illustrated in the text.
They are all the same size
They all have the same color fur
They all live in the same environment
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