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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. Green to yellow B. Brown to red  \nC. Blue to purple D. Black to white  \n2) About how large can assassin bugs grow to?  \nA. About 1 foot B. They are microscopic  \nC. About 6 inches D. An inch and a half  \n3) What is special about assassin bug's saliva?  \nA. It has a potent odor and is used in defense  \nB. It is acidic and can dissolve rocks and stones  \nC. It turns the insides of their victim into a soup  \nD. It has a pigment that lets it glow in the dark  \n4) Why are assassin bugs helpful to humans?  \nA. They eat bugs that harm our B. They pollinate flowers gardens and crops  \nC. They scare away other bugs D. They produce honey  \n5) What defense do assassin bugs have if they are threatened?  \nA. Give a painful B. Play dead C. Fly away D. Run away bite  \n6) What do assassin bugs eat?  \nA. Bugs B. Seeds C. Fruits D. Plants  \n7) Where can assassin bugs be found?  \nA. All over the world B. Only in deserts  \nC. Only in tropical regions D. Only in cold areas  \n8) What climates do assassin bugs prefer?  \nA. Tropical climates B. Warmer climates  \nC. Colder climates D. Desert climates  \n9) Where are you most likely to find assassin bugs in the wild?  \nA. Cities, towns, and villages B. Forests, meadows, and backyards  \nC. Mountains, valleys, and plateaus D. Beaches, lakes, and oceans  \n10) How do assassin bugs start their life cycle?  \nA. As eggs B. As nymphs C. As larvae D. As adults  \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'll","cbCaip24wyoJ0kbQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip24wyoJ0kbQ","pdf",128529,"English","# Assassin Bug Reading Questions\n## Multiple-choice questions (1-10)\n## Animal-speech vs non-animal-speech statements (11-26)\n## Fact vs opinion statements (27-36)","[{\"question\":\"What color and size do assassin bugs range from?\",\"answer\":\"Assassin bugs can be brown to bright red, and they can grow to about 1 to 1.5 inches long. 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