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That's our star of the day, the boxelder bug! These little bugs are about half an inch long and have a distinctive red stripe pattern on their black bodies. They have six legs, two antennae, and wings that they keep neatly tucked away when they're not flying. Boxelder bugs are quite the sight, especially when they gather in large groups, creating a sea of black and red!  \nRemember those large groups we talked about? Well, you're likely to find them in and around boxelder trees, hence their name. These bugs love the seeds and leaves of these trees and that's what they mostly eat. But don't worry, they also like other soft fruits and sometimes even the juicy parts of other plants. So whether it's in a forest or your backyard, if there's a boxelder tree, you might just find these little guys hanging out!  \nNow, from hanging out on trees to transforming into adults, boxelder bugs have a fascinating life cycle. They start out as eggs in the spring, hatch into nymphs, and by summer, they're all grownup. The adults then lay eggs and the cycle starts all over again. Even though they're small, these bugs are quite the survivors and can live up to a year!  \nA whole year! That's quite impressive for such a small creature, isn't it? Now, you might be wondering if boxelder bugs are harmful to us or other animals. Well, the good news is, they're not! They don't bite or sting, and they mostly keep to themselves, unless they find their way into your home to escape the cold. So, the next time you see aboxelder bug, remember, it's a harmless, fascinating little creature that's just trying to live its life!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color stripe pattern can be seen on boxelder bugs' bodies?  \n[A. blue](A. blue) [B. green](B. green) C. yellow [D. red](D. red)  \n[2](2)) What do boxelder bugs prefer to eat?  \nA. Seeds and leaves B. Twigs and bark  \nC. nuts and legumes D. Fruits and vegetables  \n3) When do boxelder bugs start out as eggs?  \n[A. in](A. in) the spring [B. in](B. in) the winter [C. in](C. in) the fall [D. in](D. in) the summer  \n4) Where do boxelder bugs like to hang out?  \nA. Palm trees B. Cornfields C. Boxelder trees D. Rose bushes  \n5) Why might boxelder bugs enter your home?  \nA. to escape the cold [B. to](B. to) lay eggs  \nC. because they're lost D. to find food  \n6) How many legs do boxelder bugs have?  \nA. six B. four C. two D. eight  \n7) When do boxelder bugs transform into adults?  \nA. by winter B. by spring C. by fall D. by summer  \n8) How long can boxelder bugs live?  \nA. up to a day B. up to a year C. up to a week D. up to a month  \n9) Are boxelder bugs harmful to humans or other animals?  \nA. Yes B. Only to birds C. Only to dogs D. No  \n10) Do boxelder bugs bite or sting?  \nA. yes B. only females C. only males [D. no](D. no)  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"Don't worry, I'm not harmful to you. \"  \n12) \"I'm pretty small. Only half an inch long. \"  \n13) \"When I'm not in your house, I'm hanging out in my favourite place – near boxelder trees. \"  \n14) \"I usually live less than a month. \"  \n15) \"In spring when I hatch from the egg, I'm a nymph. In just a few short months I'm the adult box elder bug you see today. \"  \n16) \"I live my entire life on a single leaf. \"  \n17) \"We only eat the seeds and leaves of boxelder trees and nothing else. \"  \n18) \"If you see me in your house during colder months, please don't get mad, I'm only trying to stay warm. \"  \n19) \"I prefer to keep my wings neatly tucked away when I'm not using them. \"  \n20) \"You wouldn't believe it, but a boxelder bug like me can live up to a whole year!  \nThat's a lot of bug-time. \"  \n21) \"We boxelder bugs cannot fly. \"  \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 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 89","cbCaimk9cwtKRydf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimk9cwtKRydf","pdf",134587,11,"English","# Questions 1-10\n## Animal statement: Would the animal say it? 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