Mangrove trees grow in salty water by the sea. Their tall roots hold the mud in place. Young fish hide among the roots. The thick trees also slow big waves. What does the text say about the young fish?

The Philippine eagle is our national bird. It lives in forests on Mindanao and Luzon. Its wings can spread about two meters. A pair lays only one egg every two years. Which detail does the text give about the eagle?

The tarsier is a tiny animal with very big eyes. Its eyes cannot move, so it turns its head far around. It sleeps by day and hunts insects at night. Which one does the text NOT say about the tarsier?

A carabao is a strong farm animal. Farmers use it to pull the plow in muddy rice fields. It cannot sweat, so it lies in mud to cool down. Its milk is made into cheese. According to the text, why does a carabao lie in mud?

Bamboo is a grass, not a tree. Its stem is hollow inside. Some kinds grow very fast, about 90 centimeters in one day. People build houses, chairs, and fences from bamboo. What does the text say about the bamboo stem?

The rice terraces in the Cordillera mountains of Luzon were carved long ago by the Ifugao people. Water from the forest above flows down to each field. They look like wide steps. Which detail does the text give about them?

The whale shark is the biggest fish in the sea. Filipinos call it butanding. It eats tiny plankton. White spots cover its back. It is not dangerous to people. The text says the whale shark is dangerous to people.

A clownfish lives among the arms of a sea anemone. The anemone stings other fish. A layer of slime keeps the clownfish safe. The anemone eats bits of food the clownfish drops. Which one does the text NOT say?

The sampaguita is our national flower. Its small flowers are white and smell sweet. Sellers string them into garlands. New plants are grown from cuttings, not seeds. Which detail about the flowers is in the text?

The first jeepneys were built from army jeeps left after the war. Their bodies were made longer. Two long benches face each other inside. Riders pass their fare up to the driver. What does the text say about the inside of a jeepney?

A coconut palm grows well near the sea. It bears nuts all year. The water inside a young nut is clear and sweet. The husk is twisted into ropes and mats. Which detail does the text give about the husk?

Calamansi is a small round fruit. Its thin skin is green when it is picked. Inside, the flesh is orange and very sour. Cooks squeeze it over grilled fish and into drinks. What does the text say about the flesh inside?

Mango trees grow all over the Philippines. A young mango is green and sour. A ripe one turns yellow and sweet. Guimaras island is known for its sweet mangoes. What does the text tell about a young mango?

Tilapia are freshwater fish raised in ponds and in cages in lakes. They grow fast. Farmers feed them small pellets. The fish are sold fresh in the market. What does the text say about feeding tilapia?

Sea turtles are called pawikan here. A female comes ashore at night to lay her eggs in the sand. She covers the nest and goes back to the sea. The young turtles dig out later. What does the text tell about the female turtle?

Pechay is a leafy vegetable grown in many school gardens. It needs loose soil, sun, and water. It is picked about a month after planting. Its leaves are cooked in soup. Which detail about pechay is in the text?

A sari-sari store is a small shop in front of a house. It sells rice, sugar, soap, and snacks. Many goods are sold in small packets called tingi. Buyers order through a window. What does the text tell about the small packets?

A bangka is a wooden fishing boat. Long bamboo poles float on each side. The poles keep the boat steady in waves. Some bangka have small engines. Many fishermen go out at night. The text says the poles keep the boat steady.

A banana plant is not really a tree. Its trunk is made of tight leaf stalks. Each plant grows one bunch of fruit, then it is cut down. A new shoot grows from the same roots. Which detail does the text give about the trunk?

A tricycle is a motorcycle with a sidecar joined to it. It carries riders on short trips around the barangay. The driver waits for riders at a corner stand. The fare is paid at the end. Where does the driver wait?