Question

science nonfiction
the bad rap on bats
it is sad. a bat has a bad, bad rap. a bat can nap in the day. and a bat can get rid of bad pests! is a bat bad?
are you mad at a bats bad rap? are you a bat fan?
choose the correct answer

1. what does it mean to have a bad rap?

a. that you cant play the drums
b. that people think bad things about you
write it
write a sentence to answer the question.

1. what are two things a bat can do?

Explanation:

1. In the context of the text, the phrase "bad rap" is used metaphorically. The text is about bats having a negative reputation. Option B aligns with this metaphorical meaning as it refers to people having negative thoughts (bad things) about the bats.
2. The text explicitly states "A bat can nap in the day. And a bat can get rid of bad pests!" So, these two actions are directly taken from the given passage to answer the question about what a bat can do.

Answer:

1. B. that people think bad things about you
2. A bat can nap in the day and get rid of bad pests.