Nonfiction Vocabulary
The word able means "to have a chance". What does unable mean?
a. not have a chance
b. have another chance
c. not want to take a chance
d. have too many chances
a. not have a chance
From information found in the passage, the reader can tell that-
f. plumbers are busy
g. plumbers are paid well
h. people like to fix their sinks
j. people live in big houses
f. plumbers are busy
The picture best supports idea from the selection?
f. a plumber's job is hard to do.
g. The adjustable wrench is one of the busiest tools used by a plumber.
h. a young plumber works with a master plumber to learn how to work well.
j. plumbers work to make money.
g. the adjustable wrench is one of the busiest tools used by a plumber.
The word hesitating in paragraph 5 means to
a. come up
b. hold back
c. move over
d. take turns
b. hold back
How does the reader know that some bicycle riders are eager for the race to begin?
a. the race is full of riders
b. riders get a drink of water
c. riders go over to the starting line
d. the race has a crowd of watchers
c. riders go over to the starting line
A plumber’s day is full of many different tasks. A plumber needs to be able to SOLVE problems. A plumber gets to explain what is needed to take care of any problem. Plumbers also have to be able to lift and move heavy objects. There are a lot of different kinds of tools, machines, and fixtures that plumbers need to know about to do their job well. Plumbers also have to be aware of building codes and laws that tell how plumbing work needs to be done.
Which word from paragraph 4 means about the same as solve?
a. explain
b. lift
c. need
d. take
a. explain
Cause: a plumber uses a snake --> effect: ?
What is the effect of using a snake?
a. A plumber is able to see into a pipe
b. a plumber is able to loosen a pipe
c. a plumber is able to cute a pipe
d. a plumber is able to clean a pipe
d. a plumber is able to clean a pipe
What words in the passage help the reader know the meaning of "lead" in paragraph 8?
a. heavy and full
b. the finish line
c. three bicycles lengths
d. up and down.
a. heavy and full
Read this sentence from the passage:
Legs pedaled furiously like sewing machine needles, pushing riders ahead.
The author uses these words to show that the riders are:
f. nervous
g. skillful
h. tired
j. fast
j. fast
Which sentence best supports the idea that plumbers are important to the community?
a. An apprentice earns money while learning
b. the new worker learns right on the job
c. plumbers help keep the water supply safe and healthy
d. plumbers need to cut pipes, so plumbers use a pipe cutter
c. Plumbers help keep the water supply safe and healthy
The word "quick" means fast. What does the word "quickly" mean in paragraph 8?
a. not able to go slower
b. not trying to catch up
c. in a fast way
d. going too fast
c. in a fast way