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This is the world of lice, tiny insects that make their home in the fur or hair of various animals, including humans. They have six legs, each tipped with aclaw, which they use to cling to hair or fur. Most lice are about the size of a sesame seed, so you can imagine how tiny they are!  \nNow, you might be wondering where these super small critters live and what they eat. Lice are found all over the world, living on the bodies of their hosts. What they eat depends on their speciessome feed on blood, while others prefer skin and hair debris. They can't fly or jump, so they move around by crawling.  \nSpeaking of crawling, let's talk about the life cycle of these little crawlers. A louse begins life asa nit (egg) that's glued to a hair or fur. In about a week, the nit hatches into a nymph (a young louse), which grows into an adult louse in another week. Adult lice can live for about a month, laying several eggs a day during their lifetime.  \nSo, we know lice are tiny, crawl around, and have a pretty quick life cycle, but what's their relationship with us humans and other animals? Well, lice are mostly known for being pests. They can cause itchiness and discomfort, and in large numbers, they can even cause anemia in their host. But here's a fun fact: Lice are specific to their hosts, which means human lice won't live on pets, and vice versa!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) How many legs does a louse have?  \nA. six B. four C. two D. eight  \n2) Where would you most likely find lice making their home?  \nA. In fur or hair B. Under the sand at the beach  \nC. High up in trees D. In rivers  \n3) What is the size of a lice?  \nA. about 8 inches B. the size of a watermelon  \nC. the size of a sesame seed D. the size of a pack of gum  \n4) Can human lice live on pets?  \nA. Only on dogs B. Yes C. No D. Only on cats  \n5) Lice in large numbers can cause   in their hosts.  \nA. gingivitis B. anemia C. hearing loss D. blindness  \n6) What part do lice use to cling to hair or fur?  \nA. their sharp teeth B. their abdomen pincher  \nC. their sticky body D. claws on their legs  \n7) How long does it take for a nit to hatch into a nymph?  \nA. about a week B. about a month  \nC. about a year D. about a day  \n8) How long can an adult louse live?  \nA. about a day B. about a month  \nC. about a year D. about a week  \n9) What do lice not feed on?  \nA. Blood B. Tree bark C. Skin D. Hair debris  \n10) What are lice mostly known for?  \nA. being friendly B. being helpful C. being cute D. being pests  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"We lice are huge, almost the size of an apple!\"  \n12) \"I just love to fly around and soar in the sky!\"  \n13) \"Can you believe, we can survive pretty much anywhere in the world. \"  \n14) I use my eight long legs to crawl around.  \n15) \"I enjoy hopping from one place to another!\"  \n16) \"I can eat anything, from fruits to meat. \"  \n17) \"I can't fly or jump, so I have to crawl to get around. \"  \n18) \"We have a quick life cycle. We go from egg to adult in only two weeks. \"  \n19) \"I use my six legs, each with a claw, to strongly hold onto hair and fur. \"  \n20) \"My life span is about a year. \"  \n21) \"I eat grass and leaves. \"  \n22) \"We lice are friends of humans, we never cause any harm. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 99 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 85 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 |\n\n23) \"Some of us feast on skin and hair bits, while others prefer a meal of blood. \"  \n24) \"We lice can only hop or fly. \"  \n25) \"As an adult, I can live for about a month and I will lay several eggs every day. \"  \n26) \"My life began as an egg, then I transform into a","cbCaivhTKD2xypqA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivhTKD2xypqA","pdf",96085,11,"English","# Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple Choice: Legs, Habitat, Size, Diet, Clinging\n## Animal Speech (W or N)\n## Fact vs. Opinion\n## True or False\n## Underlined Contraction Expansion","[{\"question\":\"How many legs does a louse have according to the article?\",\"answer\":\"A louse has six legs.\"},{\"question\":\"Where do lice typically live on their hosts?\",\"answer\":\"They live in the fur or hair of their hosts.\"},{\"question\":\"How can large numbers of lice affect their host?\",\"answer\":\"In large numbers, lice can cause anemia in the host.\"}]","Lice - Reading Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790808277,28]