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The Glowing Life of a Firefly

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 77

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Have you ever seen a light glowing in your backyard at night? That's a firefly! Fireflies are bugs that can light up. How do they do it? They have a special belly that glows. It's a cold light, with no heat! Fireflies lay eggs that glow too. The eggs become glowing babies, called larvae. After some time, these larvae turn into grown-up fireflies. So, next summer, look out for these tiny glowing creatures. They are really special!

Question 1

What does the word 'glow' mean in the context of this passage?

Shine with a steady light

Explanation. In the context of this passage, 'glow' refers to the light produced by the fireflies which shines steadily and doesn't produce heat.

Burn with a flame

Change color

Disappear

Fade away

Question 2

Why do fireflies glow according to the passage?

To scare away predators

To find food

It's not mentioned in the passage

Explanation. The passage does not provide a specific reason as to why fireflies glow.

To stay warm

To attract a mate

Question 3

Which of these statements about fireflies is false according to the passage?

Fireflies are bugs that can light up

Fireflies lay eggs that glow

Fireflies glow because their bellies are hot

Explanation. The passage states that fireflies produce a cold light with no heat.

Firefly larvae can glow

Grown-up fireflies were once glowing larvae

Question 4

What happens after firefly eggs become larvae?

They stop glowing

They fly away

They turn into grown-up fireflies

Explanation. The passage mentions that after some time, the glowing larvae turn into grown-up fireflies.

They lay eggs

They die

Question 5

What is special about fireflies according to the passage?

They can fly

They are very large

They can glow

Explanation. The passage describes fireflies as special because they have the ability to glow.

They can sing

They can change color

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