Vocabulary
A ______ can tell us many things about a period in history or a particular culture.
novel
Match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
" Changing use of alphabets. " is the main idea of paragraph _______.
Paragraph 3
Which two countries learned to make paper after China?
Japan and Korea (paragprah 4)
Paragraph 6, line 3 " them " refers to ______.
more people
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Match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
"Technology’s effect on writing. " is the main idea of paragraph ______ .
paragraph 8
My computer is the most important piece of _______ I need to work.
equipment
Match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
" Copying and producing texts. " is the main idea of paragraph ______ .
Paragraph 5
Where in public can we see calligraphy?
fountains and schools (paragraph 3)
Paragraph 7, line 9 " they " refers to ______.
These pens
Paragraph 8, line 20 " we " refers to ______.
people
We need to read stories to children so we can teach them as well as _______ them.
entertain
Match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
" Inventing a good writing material . " is the main idea of paragraph ______ .
Paragraph 4
Who invented the first ballpoint pen?
John J. Loud (paragraph 7)
Paragraph 8, Line 13 " their " refers to ______.
more and more people's
Who copied books before the printing press?
people who had a good education (paragraph 5)
Books should only be written and read to _______ and educate.
inform
Match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
" Beginning to communicate with many people . " is the main idea of paragraph ______ .
paragraph 6
What things other than animal skins did people write on?
plants and cloth ( paragraph 4)
Paragraph 3, Line 4 " their " refers to ______.
Different cultures'
What part of communication today do people think is like cave paintings
or hieroglyphics?
the use of images and emojis in text messages and social media (paragraph 8)
Products produced ________ are better than ones made by machine.
by hand
Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
" The first writing systems. " is the main idea of paragraph ______ .
paragraph 2
What two types of storytelling and entertainment were popular before
the novel?
poems and plays (paragraph 6)
Paragraph 1 , Line 4 " this " refers to ______.
Human communication
Match the main idea with the correct paragraph.
"The creation of writing equipment and pens . " is the main idea of paragraph ______ .
paragraph 7