The Glowing Life of a Firefly
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
77
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?
A
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.
B
Burn with a flame
C
Change color
D
Disappear
E
Fade away
Question 2
Why do fireflies glow according to the passage?
A
To scare away predators
B
To find food
C
It's not mentioned in the passage
Explanation. The passage does not provide a specific reason as to why fireflies glow.
D
To stay warm
E
To attract a mate
Question 3
Which of these statements about fireflies is false according to the passage?
A
Fireflies are bugs that can light up
B
Fireflies lay eggs that glow
C
Fireflies glow because their bellies are hot
Explanation. The passage states that fireflies produce a cold light with no heat.
D
Firefly larvae can glow
E
Grown-up fireflies were once glowing larvae
Question 4
What happens after firefly eggs become larvae?
A
They stop glowing
B
They fly away
C
They turn into grown-up fireflies
Explanation. The passage mentions that after some time, the glowing larvae turn into grown-up fireflies.
D
They lay eggs
E
They die
Question 5
What is special about fireflies according to the passage?
A
They can fly
B
They are very large
C
They can glow
Explanation. The passage describes fireflies as special because they have the ability to glow.
D
They can sing
E
They can change color
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