HummingbirdsOnline version reading comprehension by Patrick Verheyen 1 Why are they called hummingbirds ? a the sound thier vocal cords produce is like humming b the sound their wings make when flying is like humming c they are very light (humming = light sound) d they sing/hum all the time 2 How do hummingbirds eat ? a they suck up the nectar with their beak b they chew the petals of the flowers c they break of the pollen and eat those d they lap up the nectar with their tongue 3 How do hummingbirds help the flowers ? a they drink the nectar b they spread the pollen c they eat the pollen d they plant flowerseeds with their beak 4 What does the hummmingbird use to build a nest ? a straw b concrete c bricks d bark 5 Which is the best description of the gist of the fifth paragaph ? a Hummingbirds move fast b Hummingbirds use lots of energy and eat often c Hummingbirds like to eat nectar d Hummingbirds drink their own weight in nectar every day 6 Which statement about bee hummingbirds is not true? a hummingbird eggs are smaller than peas b hummingbirds weigh less than a penny c hummingbirds do not grow larger than bees d hummingbirds have built nests on clothespins 7 Which best defines the word hover as used in paragraph two? a To stay in one spot in the air b An animal that has hoove c To clean an area thoroughly d To move your wings very fast 8 Why do flowers need pollen a Flowers eat pollen b Pollen attracts hummingbirds c Hummingbirds eat pollen d Flowers use pollen to make seeds
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