Amur Tigers: Big Cats in Crisis
Students will read a passage about Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, and learn about their status as an endangered species. They will then answer questions about facts, main ideas, and vocabulary.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Amur Tigers: Big Cats in Crisis
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- solitary
- unique
- camouflage
- endangered
- species
- habitat
- crisis
- roam
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “Unlike lions that live in groups, tigers are solitary animals, meaning they live alone”
a. unaccompanied; alone b. striped or lined c. living at night; nocturnal d. grouchy
2) “Every tiger has a different and unique stripe pattern”
a. single color b. repeating or duplicating c. handsome or pretty d. one of a kind; special
3) “Tigers use their striped coat to camouflage, or hide, themselves from the animals they hunt”
a. alert or warn b. disguise; mask c. protect or defend d. silence; keep quiet
4) “Amur tigers are an endangered species”
a. in trouble; at risk of dying out b. dangerous; deadly c. old or ancient d. beautiful
5) “Amur tigers are an endangered species”
a. hunters or stalkers b. meat eater c. group of similar organisms; breed d. swimmers
6) “they tried to protect their forest habitat”
a. paths; roads b. residents or family c. food; meat d. home territory or environment
7) “These big cats are still in crisis”
a. living; existence b. turning point or emergency c. forests or jungles d. popularity; demand
8) “It also makes it difficult for the tigers to roam for long distances”
a. swim or paddle b. smell; scent c. travel freely; prowl d. communicate