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This little insect is often a reddish-brown color and has a pair of large red eyes that help it see all around. Though they're tiny, only about one-eighth of an inch in length, they're easy to spot because they usually travel in swarms. What makes them really stand out are their transparent wings that flutter about when they fly.  \nLet's follow these tiny wonders to their favorite hangout spots. These tiny critters can be found all over the world, but they especially love warm places with lots of fruit and vegetables. Speaking of food, fruit flies have a sweet tooth and are particularly fond of ripened fruits, vegetables, and other organic materials. So, if you have a fruit bowl at home, you might have encountered these little guys.  \nBuilding on that, let's dive into the fascinating life cycle of these miniature explorers. Our tiny friends have a very quick life cycle, which starts when an adult female lays about 500 eggs on apiece of ripened fruit. These eggs hatch into larvae, which feed on the fruit, before turning into pupae. After a few days, they emerge as adults, ready to start the cycle all over again!  \nNow that we know about their life, let's see how they fit into the bigger picture. While they might be a bit of a nuisance in our homes, fruit flies actually play an important role in nature by helping to break down rotting fruits and veggies. Their love for fruit also means they're a tasty snack for many other insects, spiders, and birds. So, while they might be tiny, fruit flies have a big role to play in our world, whether it's in our kitchen or in the great outdoors.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color are the fruit flies eyes?  \n[A. red](A. red) [B. blue](B. blue) [C. green](C. green) D. yellow  \n2) What is the role of fruit flies in nature?  \nA. making silk B. helping to break down rotting  \nfruits and veggies  \nC. pollinating flowers D. collect nectar  \n3) What color are the wings of fruit flies?  \nA. they are red B. they are black  \nC. they are blue with yellow veins D. they have no color they're transparent  \n4) What is not a food choice of fruit flies?  \nA. Organic Material B. Vegetables C. Cooked Meat D. Ripe Fruits  \n5) What color are fruit flies?  \nA. reddish-brown [B. black](B. black) C. dark brown [D. green](D. green) and brown  \n6) What size are fruit flies?  \nA. one foot B. about one-eighth of an inch  \nC. two feet D. five inches  \n7) How many eggs does an adult female fruit fly lay?  \nA. 1000 eggs B. about 500 eggs C. 100 eggs D. 10 eggs  \n8) What do fruit fly eggs hatch into?  \nA. grubs B. pupae C. cocoons D. larvae  \n9) Which choice does NOT see fruit flies as a tasty snack?  \nA. Spiders B. Birds C. Insects D. Mice  \n10) What do fruit fly larvae feed on?  \nA. small insects B. large mammals C. fruit D. cloth  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I am a lone wolf. \"  \n12) \"You might find me around your home, especially if you have a fruit bowl. I can't resist those delicious fruits!\"  \n13) \"Other insects, spiders, and birds find me quite delicious, so I always have to be on the lookout for them. \"  \n14) \"I start out as one of many eggs that a female fruit fly lays on a ripe fruit, then I quickly turn into a larva. \"  \n15) \"Even though I'm tiny, I'm easy to spot because I hang out with my friends in big groups!\"  \n16) \"I lay only a few eggs on a piece of ripened fruit. \"  \n17) \"I hate warm places. \"  \n18) \"Our moms lay about 500 eggs on a piece of ripe fruit. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 6](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 6) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 99 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 86 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 85 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 |\n\n19) \"I don't care about ripened fruit, I'm more into","cbCainHWu7GHVKnR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainHWu7GHVKnR","pdf",145108,13,"English","# Questions (1-10)\n## Reading and selecting answers\n# Animal-speech W/N Statements (11-29)\n## Determine whether statements are something the animal would say\n# Fact or Opinion (30-39)\n## Classify each statement\n# True or False (40-46)\n## Mark statements as true or false","[{\"question\":\"What color are fruit flies’ eyes and why are they easy to spot?\",\"answer\":\"Fruit flies have large red eyes. 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