While these kites are not listed as endangered, they are rare and in some states are listed as critical. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decline.

Which words from the sentence give clues to the meaning of decline? (5 points)

Critical, reason

Endangered, rare

Listed, habitat

Main, rare

Two of the most familiar kites in the Southern United States will be the swallow-tailed kite and the Mississippi kite.

What is the purpose of this sentence in the paragraph? (5 points)

To further narrow the focus of the article

To introduce a new main idea to the article

To suggest some kites are better known than others

To take into account what readers know about kites

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Answer:

Endangered, rare

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To further narrow the focus of the article

Explanation:

By knowing that they are not endangered and rare, we know that getting closer to being rare or endangered is what the decline is.

Also, by mentioning two specific kinds of kites, the speaker can have more attention of the public for talking specifics. So, the speaker is narrowing down the subject.

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