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7. A reader of the article could determine that
a. kangaroos live only in Australia and New Caledonia
b. kangaroo meat is very popular in Australia

c. there are different types of kangaroos
d. the newborn kangaroo lies cozily in its mother’s pouch for about five months

8. Which of these states an opinion?

a. Kangaroos belong to a branch of the animal kingdom called the “marsupial.”
b. The newborn red kangaroos are cuter than rat kangaroos.
c. Kangaroos are the Australian national animal.
d. Medium sized kangaroos are also called wallabies.

9. The article was created mainly to
a. persuade readers to visit Australia
b. explain why kangaroos are only seen in Australia
c. explain readers about kangaroos and their different kinds

d. entertain readers with interesting stories about baby kangaroos

10. The words mother’s pouch describe
a. a special room in the house

b. a bag-like area in the mother’s stomach
c. a special food for babies
d. a bag that mothers carry

True or False

Check “T” for true and “F” for false.

a. Kangaroos live only in Australia. T F

b. The smallest is the rat kangaroo. T F

c. Tree kangaroos have strong tails that help it hold T F

on to branches.

d. A new born kangaroo is about a foot long. T F

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