Final Answer:
1. The illustrations show what the text describes—like how fish use gills, sharks have many teeth, and walruses use tusks—so they help you picture and remember the information.
2. Fish swim in schools to stay safe from predators.
3. If a walrus loses its tusks, it might have trouble climbing onto ice or defending itself.
4. A fish that breathes underwater has gills.
5. The long snout of the swordfish is used like a sword—to stab prey or defend itself.
6. Sharks have many teeth because they lose them often while hunting, and new ones grow back quickly.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of text features worksheet middle school.