Question

reading comprehension & more: select the choice that answers the question. 1. which of these best describes the main idea of this lesson? a. bats are fictional creatures just like vampires and werewolves. b. bats are nocturnal in nature. c. bats are becoming extinct and we need to save them. d. bats have become a major part of the halloween tradition for many reasons. 2. which of the following sentences best supports the main idea of this lesson? a. they fly by flapping their spread - out fingers which are webbed. b. most bats are insectivores, meaning they eat insects. c. some bats eat fruit, while others eat fish. d. they have always been symbols of darkness since they can only be seen at night. 3. which of the following is not mentioned as one of the reasons why bats are a part of the modern halloween tradition? a. the connection to fall festivals such as samhain b. the nocturnal nature of bats c. many ancient cultures worshiped bats d. the spooky appearance of bats 4. which of these statements is a fact? a. all bats eat insects. c. no bats eat insects. b. most bats eat insects. d. most bats drink blood. 5. which of these statements is an opinion? a. they built bonfires to celebrate the celtic holiday of samhain. b. bats are the most important symbol of halloween. c. there are 1,240 different types of bats. d. bats sleep during the day and hunt at night. 6. which of these is probably the best explanation for why many people are afraid of bats? a. many people are probably afraid of bats because they are nocturnal and because of their connection to halloween. b. many people probably believe bats are vampires trying to attack people. c. many people think that bats might bite them or hurt them in some other way. d. many people believe that bats carry fleas and ticks which are dangerous.

Explanation:

1. Based on the context of the questions, the main - idea question seems to focus on bats' role in Halloween tradition. Option d best describes this.
2. To support the idea of bats being a major part of Halloween tradition, their nocturnal nature (linked to the spooky atmosphere of Halloween) is relevant. Option d supports this.
3. There is no mention of ancient cultures worshiping bats as a reason for their place in modern Halloween tradition.
4. It is a fact that most bats eat insects.
5. The statement that bats are the most important symbol of Halloween is an opinion as it is subjective.
6. The combination of bats being nocturnal and their connection to Halloween likely causes people to be afraid of them.

Answer:

1. d. Bats have become a major part of the Halloween tradition for many reasons.
2. d. They have always been symbols of darkness since they can only be seen at night.
3. c. many ancient cultures worshiped bats
4. b. Most bats eat insects.
5. b. Bats are the most important symbol of Halloween.
6. a. Many people are probably afraid of bats because they are nocturnal and because of their connection to Halloween.