Get to know some monkey facts in this enjoyable comprehension quiz for Year 1 students. This quiz will show KS1 pupils a sentence and ask them to answer a question on that sentence. This will set good foundations for comprehension tests carried out in the summer of Year 2. In addition, it will add to their ever-expanding repertoire of the English language and literacy.
Monkeys are interesting creatures. I’m going to tell you lots of things about them and I want you to read what I’ve said and answer questions. This is called comprehension. Good luck!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Comprehension
Old World monkeys live in Africa and Asia whereas New World monkeys live in South America.
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Don't worry, I won't list them but know that an ape is not a monkey.
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So if you see more than one monkey, you could say you see a tribe of monkeys.
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They weigh about the same as a cucumber!
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Often, males are the largest and tallest out of all animals.
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Many people find out the year they were born and look at which animal they are, according to the calendar. This will then tell them what their future holds and what kind of person they are.
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In some hotels you have to be very careful and shut your doors and windows in case they accidentally steal your passport and clothes!
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This shows that the monkeys work in a team and help each other against their common enemies.
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They can only reach this speed on the ground. When swinging from tree to tree or running along the branches, they are a little slower.
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These monkeys have deep howling calls, that's why they are called howler monkeys - because they howl.
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