Did you know that dragons really do exist? These dragons, however, cannot fly, and don’t breathe fire. These dragons are called komodo dragons.

Komodo dragons live on a few small islands in Indonesia, which is in Asia. Komodo dragons are huge reptiles that can grow to ten feet long and weigh 350 pounds. Their tails make up half of the lengths of their bodies. These interesting animals smell with their tongues.

Komodo dragons are carnivores. They bite prey with deadly saliva and then wait for the animal to die. This may take several days. Komodo dragons, however, are very patient. They only eat a few times per month!

Which is NOT true about the komodo dragon?
1. They are carnivores
2. They don’t eat very often
3. They live throughout Asia
4. They use their tongues to smell.
What does the word “patient” mean in the following sentence?

Komodo dragons, however, are very patient. They only eat a few times per month!
1. They are often sick
2. They can wait for a long time
3. Smart
4. Fast
Why does the author use an exclamation mark after the least sentence?
1. Because the final fact is very interesting
2. It’s the end of the paragraph
3. To make sure the reader understands the sentence
4. To tell the reader how the komodo dragon hunts
What question is not answered?
1. How long is a komodo dragon?
2. Is the komodo dragon endangered?
3. What country does the komodo dragon live in?
4. Do dragons exist?