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This bug is not your average little crawler, it's often dressed in a sharp, shiny armor, and carries a name that might make you think of sneaky spies. Assassin bugs can vary in color, from brown to bright red, and can range in size from 1 to 1.5 inches long. These mysterious bugs have long, thin legs and a unique curved mouthpart they use to catch their dinner.  \nSpeaking of dinner, assassin bugs aren't picky eaters. They snack on a variety of other bugs, from beetles and aphids to caterpillars and even other assassin bugs! To catch their meal, they use their long mouthpart like asword, stabbing their prey and injecting a special kind of  \nsaliva that turns the insides of their victim into a soup. Then, it's dinner time as they suck up the nutritious bug soup.  \nAfter getting to know their interesting diet, let's dive into where these bugs call home. Assassin bugs can be found all over the world, from forests and meadows to your very own backyard. However, they prefer to live in warmer climates and are often found hiding under rocks, leaves, or bark waiting for their next meal to pass by. In terms of their life cycle, they start as eggs, then hatch into nymphs, and finally grow into adult assassin bugs.  \nNow that we've explored their homes and life cycle, let's talk about their relationship with us and other animals. While they may sound scary, assassin bugs are actually helpful to humans because they eat other bugs that can harm our gardens and crops. But be careful, because if threatened, they can give a painful bite as a defense! So, while they might look and sound like something from a spy movie, they're really just another interesting part of our big, wonderful world of bugs.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color can assassin bugs be?  \nA. Brown to red B. Blue to purple  \nC. Green to yellow D. Black to white  \n2) About how large can assassin bugs grow to?  \nA. An inch and a half B. They are microscopic  \nC. About 1 foot D. About 6 inches  \n3) What is special about assassin bug's saliva?  \nA. It is acidic and can dissolve rocks and stones  \nB. It turns the insides of their victim into a soup  \nC. It has a pigment that lets it glow in the dark  \nD. It has a potent odor and is used in defense  \n4) Why are assassin bugs helpful to humans?  \nA. They produce honey B. They pollinate flowers  \nC. They scare away other bugs D. They eat bugs that harm our  \ngardens and crops  \n5) What defense do assassin bugs have if they are threatened?  \nA. Play dead B. Give a painful C. Run away D. Fly away bite  \n6) What do assassin bugs eat?  \nA. Fruits B. Seeds C. Plants D. Bugs  \n7) Where can assassin bugs be found?  \nA. Only in tropical regions B. Only in deserts  \nC. Only in cold areas D. All over the world  \n8) What climates do assassin bugs prefer?  \nA. Colder climates B. Tropical climates  \nC. Desert climates D. Warmer climates  \n9) Where are you most likely to find assassin bugs in the wild?  \nA. Mountains, valleys, and plateaus B. Forests, meadows, and backyards  \nC. Cities, towns, and villages D. Beaches, lakes, and oceans  \n10) How do assassin bugs start their life cycle?  \nA. As nymphs B. As adults C. As eggs D. As larvae  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"We like the warmth, so we usually make homes in climates that aren't too cold. \"  \n12) \"We generally won't harm humans, but if we feel threatened, we might give a painful bite to defend ourselves. \"  \n13) \"I don't like hiding under rocks, leaves, or bark. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 85 | 83 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 |\n\n14) \"You'","cbCaia9yP4Ylz9Pu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia9yP4Ylz9Pu","pdf",128545,11,"English","# Questions (1-10)\n## Color, size, saliva, benefits, defenses\n# Animal-speech (W/N)\n## Statements 11-26\n# Fact or opinion (27-36)\n## Statements 27-36","[{\"question\":\"What colors and sizes can assassin bugs be?\",\"answer\":\"Assassin bugs can range from brown to bright red, and they grow to about 1 to 1.5 inches long.\"},{\"question\":\"How do assassin bugs catch and feed on prey?\",\"answer\":\"They use a long, curved mouthpart to stab their prey and inject saliva that turns the inside into a soup, which they then suck up.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are assassin bugs helpful to humans, and what defense do they have?\",\"answer\":\"They help by eating other bugs that harm gardens and crops. 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