Comprehension
What is the main problem that William Kamkwamba had?
A his family's expensive electric bills
B. lack of access to electricity in his country
C. poorly constructed windmills
D. pollution caused by electrical plants in Malawi
lack of access to electricity in his country
The word resemble comes from the Latin word similare, meaning “to copy.” Based on its etymology, choose the most likely meaning of the word resemble.
A. to cause something to stretch out
B. to make something work again
C. to buy something at the store
D. to look or be like something
to look or be like something
Listen to this excerpt and answer the following question.
Which sentence best describes the effect that Mr. Kamkwamba had on the audience at the TED conference?
A. He offended them
B. He startled them
C. He amused them.
D. He impressed them.
He impressed them.
Listen to this excerpt...What is the most likely reason for including this information at the beginning of the article?
A. to explain the outcome early so readers can focus on Mr. Kamkwamba’s interesting story
B. to build tension by showing why people were opposed to Mr. Kamkwamba’s efforts
C. to set the scene by explaining why poor parts of the world lack electrical supplies
D. to make readers curious about how Mr. Kamkwamba might achieve his dream
to make readers curious about how Mr. Kamkwamba might achieve his dream
A synonym for scarcity is.....
A. abundance
B. shortage
C. plenty
D. lots
shortage
How did Mr Kamkwamba first learn to make windmills?
A. he asked some foreigners visiting his village to help him
B. he studied engineering in school and took a class in windmill building
C. he figured it out himself after seeing a picture of a windmill in a textbook
He watched and then copied another villager who made windmills.
he figured it out himself after seeing a picture of a windmill in a textbook
The word ovation comes from the Latin word ovare, meaning “rejoice or triumph.” What is the most likely meaning of ovation, based on its etymology?
A. a quick departure after a disappointing performance
B. a news article about an interesting or important event
C. a nervous laughter that shows people feel uncomfortable
D. an enthusiastic response that often includes loud clapping
an enthusiastic response that often includes loud clapping
Which phrase best supports the answer in Part A?
A. about a windmill
B. After the conference
C. a group of entrepreneurs
D. pledged to finance his education
pledged to finance his education
Listen to this excerpt....What does the audience learn about Mr. Kamkwamba from the teacher’s direct quotation?
A. He tries to study but spends too much time socializing with other students.
B. He is a disappointment to his teacher because he does not work very hard.
C. He is a good student but tends to focus too much on a single topic.
D. He cares little for studying because he is distracted by his fame.
He is a good student but tends to focus too much on a single topic.
Another word for attempts is.......
A. try
B. give up
C. quit
D. fail
try
Why do people visit the Kamkwamba family compound? (Pick 2 answers)
A. They can stay at the compound and make windmills.
B. They pay for a tour of the house and its windmills.
C. They can use the electricity to charge their phones.
D. They can see the windmills they are curious about.
E. They can borrow money from William Kamkwamba.
They use the electricity to charge their phones.
They can see the windmills they are curious about.
Which sentence shows correct capitalization in a quotation?
A. Gary said, “someone who worked hard was Thomas Edison.”
B. Jules asked, “who was he?” and Sue pointed to the light bulb.
C. Our teacher replied, “He was an inventor who was born in Ohio.”
D. Penelope asked, “can we learn about some of Edison’s inventions?”
Our teacher replied, “He was an inventor who was born in Ohio.”
Listen to this excerpt and answer the following question..... What does this excerpt reveal about Mr. Kamkwamba's abilities?
A. He is able to follow directions very carefully.
B. He is able to work quickly under tight deadlines.
C. He is able to find creative solutions to problems.
D. He is able to persuade people to work hard for him.
He is able to find creative solutions to problems.
Listen to this excerpt.... How do these details help the writer develop Mr. Kamkwamba’s character?
A. They provide an example of his generosity and his desire to help others.
B. They provide an example of his shyness and challenges with making friends.
C. They show that he is jealous and does not want anyone else to build windmills.
D. They show that he is very clever but unable to share what he knows with others.
They provide an example of his generosity and his desire to help others.
What is the meaning of attempts in this sentence?
Dad made several attempts to fix the leak, but the dripping continued.
A. prices paid for something
B. comments made to someone
C. acts of trying to do something
D. ideas about what someone should do
acts of trying to do something
How did Mr. Kamkwamba's family react when he first decided to build a windmill?
A. They were surprised byt excited about getting electricity.
B. They were proud and told all the villiagers about his plan.
C. They laughed and thought that he was wasting his time.
D. They were unsure about its purpose but applauded his effort.
They laughed and thought he was wasting his time.
Read this sentence...The tourists visited the scottish birthplace of Alexander Graham Bell, gifted inventor of the telephone.
Which word in the sentence is a proper adjective that should be capitalized?
A. tourists B. scottish
C. gifted D. inventor
scottish
What is the central idea in "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, ...."?
A. Mr. Kamkwamba became famous after he gave a TED talk about his ideasm and many people visit his family home.
B. The attention that Mr. Kamkwambe has gotten from his windmills may help him address energy shortages in Malawi.
C. Mr. Kamkwamba lives in Malawi, a country lacks energy resources like electricity
D. Mr. Kamkwamba built three windmills to provide electricity for his family home.
The attention that Mr. Kamkwambe has gotten from his windmills may help him address energy shortages in Malawi.
What conclusion can you draw about education in Malawi?
A. It is available only for male students.
B. There are not enough Malawian teachers.
C. It is too expensive for many Malawians.
D. It is entirely funded by the government.
It is too expensive for many Malawians.
Which of the following examples best illustrates the meaning of scarcity?
A. a country that sends athletes to the summer Olympics
B. a restaurant that serves a deliciousl new dish
C. a city that puts limits on water use during a drought
D. a store that has beautiful jewelry in its windows
a city that puts limits on water during a drought
What has caused tension in Mr. Kamkwamba's village?
A. Other villagers are angry because all the visitors are disturbing them.
B. Other villagers think the Mr. K should focus on building windmills for them.
C. Other villages observe the family's success and want the same for themselves.
D. Other villager's feel that the family is greedy and should share their wealth.
Other villages observe the family's success and want the same for themselves.
Which sentence shows the correct capitalization of proper nouns?
A. On friday, the class read about George Washington Carver.
B. Carver, a native of Missouri, helped African American farmers.
C. Mr. Jackson taught his class how Carver helped Farmers grow Peanuts.
D. Maria learned that franklin d. roosevelt made Carver’s home a national monument.
Carver, a native of Missouri, helped African American farmers.
Which excerpt best supports the answer to part A?
A. Then he wants to build more windmills for other villages across the country. Betting he can do it, a group of investors are putting him through school.
B. "I was thinking about electricity, " says Mr. Kamkwamba, explaining how her got hooked on wind.
C. Mr. Kamkwamba's wind obsession started six years ago...when he wasn't helping his family farm groundnuts and soybeans, he was reading.
D. His backers have also showered him with new gadgets, including a cellphone with a hip-hop ringtone.....
Then he wants to build more windmills for other villages across the country. Betting he can do it, a group of investors are putting him through school.
Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
A. He wasn’t going to school anymore because his family couldn’t afford the $80-a-year tuition.
B. A few years ago, he built a windmill for the primary school in Masitala
C. Last November, Hartford Mchazime, a Malawian educator, heard about the windmill and drove out to the Kamkwamba house with some reporters.
D. Two of Mr. Kamkwamba’s six sisters stay up late studying for school.
He wasn’t going to school anymore because his family couldn’t afford the $80-a-year tuition.
What is the meaning of desire in this sentence?
The young actors desire a lead role in the new play, but they would also be happy with a small role.
A. to feel or express B. to want or wish for C. to reach a goal D. to regard as true
to want or wish for