15. Coral reefs are described as underground gardens because ___________. (Inferential)
a. they are full of flowers
b. there are many sea plants
c. they have many enormous fish
d. there are many types of pebbles
16. Coral reefs provide a safe sanctuary to live for the small fish. A sanctuary is synonymous to ______________________. (Inferential
a. water
b. shelter
c. cage
d. cave
17. Which of these bodies of water would have coral reefs? (Inferential)
a. the sea
b. the lake
c. the river
d. the pond
18. Why are the small fish safer in the coral reefs than in the open sea? (Inferential)
a. The water is saltier.
b. The waves are not so big.
c. There is no pollution there.
d. It is less likely that the big fish will eat them
19. How is the last paragraph of the selection developed? (Critical)
a. by giving a list of effects
b. by enumerating a series of sequenced events
c. by stating the main topic and giving examples
d. by defining the problem and the possible solution
20. Which cause of the destruction of coral reefs is mentioned in the last paragraph? (Literal)
a. pollution
b. the presence of big fish
c. the strong wind and big waves
d. the increasing temperature of the ocean​​