Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 7

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Directions: Put a ✓by each sentence that would belong in a story about Komodo Dragons.
Put a ✘by each sentence that would not belong.

The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard.

It exists today only on a few small islands of Indonesia, including Komodo.

Lizards are in the reptile family.

This great reptile can reach a length of 10 feet and weigh 250 pounds.

It has a long tail and its body is covered with small scales.

Turtles, alligators, and crocodiles are also lizards.

The Komodo dragon has sharp eyesight and a keen sense of smell.

Its size, strength, and powerful claws and teeth make it a fearsome hunter.

Another animal with “dragon” in its name is the dragonfly.

Komodo dragons hunt during the day and rest at night.

This species is a member of the most ancient group of lizards alive today.

Some dinosaurs were lizards.
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