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Primary 4 English - Comprehension Quiz 01

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Class: _________________________ Score: ______ / 15

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.

The Amazing Octopus

The octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. With eight flexible arms and a soft body, it can squeeze through tiny openings and escape from predators with ease.

One of the octopus's most remarkable abilities is its power to change colour. Its skin contains special cells called chromatophores, which allow it to blend perfectly with its surroundings. Within seconds, an octopus can transform from brown to blue, or display patterns that mimic rocks and coral.

When threatened, the octopus has several defence mechanisms. It can release a cloud of dark ink to confuse its attacker while it makes a quick escape. Some species can even detach an arm if captured, allowing the octopus to flee while the predator is distracted. Amazingly, the lost arm can regrow over time.

Scientists have discovered that octopuses are highly intelligent. In laboratory experiments, they have been observed solving puzzles, opening jars to reach food, and even recognising individual human faces. Some researchers believe that octopuses are among the most intelligent invertebrates on Earth.

Despite their intelligence and adaptability, most octopuses have a relatively short lifespan of just one to two years. After laying eggs, the female octopus dedicates herself entirely to protecting them, often refusing to eat until she dies shortly after the eggs hatch.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. What allows the octopus to change colour?

A) Special muscles
B) Chromatophores
C) Ink glands
D) Flexible arms

2. How does an octopus escape when captured?

A) It changes colour
B) It releases ink
C) It can detach an arm
D) All of the above

3. What does "invertebrates" mean?

A) Animals with backbones
B) Animals without backbones
C) Animals that live in water
D) Animals that change colour

4. What happens to the female octopus after laying eggs?

A) She finds a new home
B) She teaches her babies to hunt
C) She protects the eggs until they hatch
D) She continues to hunt for food

5. According to the passage, octopuses can:

A) Live for many years
B) Recognise human faces
C) Only change to one colour
D) Not solve puzzles

Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

6. Why can an octopus squeeze through tiny openings?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

7. How does the octopus's ability to change colour help it survive?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

8. What evidence does the passage give to show that octopuses are intelligent?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

9. What is the average lifespan of an octopus?

Answer: _____________

10. What happens to a detached octopus arm over time?

Answer: _____________

Section C: Higher Order Thinking (2 marks each)

11. Why do you think the female octopus stops eating while protecting her eggs?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

12. The passage says the octopus is "one of the most fascinating creatures." Do you agree? Give one reason from the passage to support your answer.

Answer: ___________________________________________________

13. What word in paragraph 2 means "to copy or imitate"?

Answer: _____________

14. How might scientists use the octopus's colour-changing ability for human technology?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

15. Why is the octopus's short lifespan surprising given its intelligence?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

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Primary 4 English - Comprehension Quiz 01 - Answer Key

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. B) Chromatophores
The passage states "Its skin contains special cells called chromatophores, which allow it to blend perfectly with its surroundings."

2. D) All of the above
The passage mentions all these methods: changing colour to hide, releasing ink, and detaching an arm.

3. B) Animals without backbones
Invertebrates are animals without a backbone/spine. The octopus has a "soft body".

4. C) She protects the eggs until they hatch
The passage states she "dedicates herself entirely to protecting them" until she dies after they hatch.

5. B) Recognise human faces
The passage states octopuses have been observed "recognising individual human faces."

Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

6. Because it has a soft body / Because it has eight flexible arms and a soft body.
The passage mentions "eight flexible arms and a soft body" that allows it to squeeze through tiny openings.

7. It can blend with its surroundings to hide from predators / It can camouflage itself to avoid being seen.
Award 2 marks for explaining camouflage/hiding from predators.

8. In experiments, they have solved puzzles, opened jars to reach food, and recognised human faces.
Award 2 marks for mentioning at least two examples.

9. One to two years
The passage states "a relatively short lifespan of just one to two years."

10. It can regrow / regenerate.
The passage states "the lost arm can regrow over time."

Section C: Higher Order Thinking (2 marks each)

11. She is so focused on protecting her eggs that she doesn't leave them even to find food. / She prioritises her babies' safety over her own survival.
Accept any reasonable answer that shows understanding of maternal dedication.

12. Yes, I agree. Accept reasons such as:

It can change colour in seconds
It can squeeze through tiny spaces
It is highly intelligent
It can regrow lost arms
It has multiple defence mechanisms

Award 2 marks for clear opinion + supporting reason from text.

13. mimic
"Mimic" means to copy or imitate.

14. Accept reasonable answers such as:

Creating camouflage clothing for soldiers
Making colour-changing screens or displays
Developing materials that can blend with surroundings
Creating smart fabrics that change colour

Award 2 marks for creative and logical application.

15. Usually intelligent animals live longer / We might expect intelligent animals to have more time to use their intelligence / It seems unfair that such smart creatures live so briefly.
Accept any reasonable answer that addresses the contrast between intelligence and short lifespan.

Marking Scheme Summary

Section A: 5 marks (5 questions × 1 mark)
Section B: 10 marks (5 questions × 2 marks)
Section C: 10 marks (5 questions × 2 marks)
Total: 25 marks

End of Answer Key