"Alligators"

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

An alligator is a very big reptile.

Alligators can grow to more than 15 feet long.

An alligator has a long tail, stubby legs, very strong jaws and sharp teeth.

It eats fish, mammals and birds.

Alligators live in rivers and swamps where the weather is very warm.

There are lots of alligators in Florida.

What kind of animal is an alligator?
1. an amphibian
2. a mammal
3. a reptile
What does an alligator look like?

▼Check all that are correct.
1. It has long legs.
2. It has a short tail.
3. It has sharp teeth.
What do alligators eat?

▼Check all that are correct.
1. birds
2. cats
3. fish
What does stubby mean?
1. big and juicy
2. long and lean
3. short and thick
Which is the best antonym for sharp?
1. dull
2. gray
3. soft
What can the reader tell about Florida from this passage?
1. It is far away.
2. It is a very big place.
3. It has rivers and swamps.