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Wolves are predators that live and hunt in family groups called packs. Their prey ranges from mice and rabbits to deer and moose. They work together to catch and kill prey. Then all the wolves share in the feast. Wolf packs range in size from as few as two or as many as 30 members. Every pack is headed by a single leader, or alpha, and his mate. The alpha directs all the pack activities, and he and his mate may be the only ones in the pack to have pups. Pup rearing is a family affair, with all pack members helping. Some wolves even babysit pups while the rest of the pack hunts. Wolves communicate with each other using body language, such as tail wags, and sounds, such as barks, growls, whimpers, and howls. They don't just howl at the moon. Howling is a wolf's way of saying, "This is our territory," or "Hey, the rest of the pack is over here!" It turns out that wolves have a lot to say—especially about living and working together.


What is the topic of the passage?

What words or ideas are stressed?

What important details does the passage cover?

What is the passage's main idea?

Where in the passage is the main idea stated?

Answer 1

Topic: Wolves and their characteristics as predators that live and hunt in packs.

Stressed words/ideas: Wolves, predators, family groups/packs, prey, working together, sharing, alpha, mate, pup rearing, communication, body language, sounds, howling.

Important details covered in the passage include:

Wolves are predators that hunt in family groups called packs.

Their prey ranges from mice and rabbits to deer and moose.

Wolves work together to catch and kill prey and then share in the feast.

Wolf packs range in size from as few as two or as many as 30 members.

Every pack is headed by a single leader (alpha) and his mate.

Pup rearing is a family affair, with all pack members helping.

Wolves communicate using body language and sounds such as barks, growls, whimpers, and howls.

Howling is a wolf's way of communicating territory or the presence of other pack members.

Main idea: The main idea of the passage is that wolves are social animals that hunt and live in packs, with each member playing an essential role in pack dynamics.

The main idea is implied throughout the passage, but it is explicitly stated in the last sentence: "It turns out that wolves have a lot to say—especially about living and working together." This sentence emphasizes the importance of wolves' social behavior and communication through various means.