Man and Girl and Beast by ReadWorks
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What is the meaning of the phrase "up close and personal" as used in the passage?
from far away
at a comfortable distance
very close and intimately
briefly and casually
The meaning of the phrase "up close and personal" as used in the passage is "very close and intimately." It suggests being in close proximity to something or someone, to the point of being able to observe details or interact intimately.
Based on the passage, which statement about hyenas is true?
they are friendly and playful animals
they can only be found in zoos
they are as tall as a grown person
they have short teeth
Based on the passage, the statement that is true about hyenas is: "they have short teeth." The passage mentions that hyenas have short teeth, which they use to crush and chew bones.
What does the author mean by stating, "It's right on the Gulf of Guinea, where it looks like the Atlantic Ocean took a bite out of the continent" ?
the Atlantic ocean is a dangerous place for swimmers
the gulf of guinea is shaped like a bite mark
Lagos is a city built by the Atlantic ocean
the Atlantic ocean created a gap in the continent of Africa