Author's Purpose
(Silly Putty article) Wright’s invention was originally intended for —
A military use
B children
C physical therapy
D astronauts
What is... A. military use
What is paragraph 2 of the Lego article mainly about?
F Christiansen worked as a carpenter.
G The word “LEGO” is a Danish word that means “play well.”
H Christiansen changed LEGO toys from wood to plastic.
J The first plastic LEGO brick was produced in 1958.
H Christiansen changed LEGO toys from wood to plastic.
From the information presented in paragraph 2 of the Silly Putty article, the reader can conclude that Wright’s invention —
A cost more to make than the government was willing to pay
B required chemicals that were difficult to get
C displayed characteristics that he did not expect
D was the reason he was offered a job in the laboratory
What is... C. displayed characteristics that he did not expect
Which of these statements best summarizes the section titled “Stretching into Success” (From the Silly Putty article)?
F When Peter Hodgson purchased the rights to make the putty, he decided to call it Silly Putty.
G Peter Hodgson learned of an invention, named it Silly Putty, and used his experience to successfully advertise it.
H Peter Hodgson realized that children around the country would like the putty if he came up with a good name for it.
J To help make James Wright’s invention popular, Peter Hodgson wanted to give more people the opportunity to know about it.
What is.. G Peter Hodgson learned of an invention, named it Silly Putty, and used his experience to successfully advertise it.
What is the meaning of the word "properties" in paragraph 6 of the Silly Putty article?
F Creators
G Solutions
H Qualities
J Customers
What is.. H Qualities
The author presents the ideas in paragraphs 2 through 5 of the Silly Putty article in chronological order so that the reader will better understand —
F how a failed invention became popular when it was given a new purpose
G how an engineer mixed different chemicals to produce an invention
H the process an engineer followed to invent a product for the government
J the best way to market an invention as a toy
What is.. F how a failed invention became popular when it was given a new purpose
The author's main purpose in writing the selection (Silly Putty article) is to_
F encourage the reader to think of clever uses for a product
G inform the reader about the invention and uses of an interesting product
H describe some creative ways of promoting a new product
J explain how to develop an invention
What is... G. inform the reader about the invention and uses of an interesting product
Based on the ideas presented in the selection, what can the reader conclude about Silly Putty?
A It is used today by more adults than children.
B Copying ink images is the most valuable of its uses.
C For about 70 years it has been the most popular toy on the market.
D It has gained new uses over the years.
What is.. D It has gained new uses over the years.
Which of these is the best summary of the selection (Lego Article)?
A Six eight-stud LEGO bricks can be arranged in many ways. Ole Kirk Christiansen of Denmark first made wooden toys, but then he switched to making plastic LEGO bricks. LEGO bricks are made out of melted plastic pressed in a special machine.
B Ole Kirk Christiansen bought a machine to make plastic toys and began making LEGO bricks. The LEGO company has produced LEGO bricks for children of all ages, but even adults build things from LEGOs.
C In the 1930s Ole Kirk Christiansen made wooden toys. Then in 1958 he began producing plastic LEGO bricks. Today there are thousands of different-shaped LEGO bricks in many colors and sizes.
D The first plastic LEGO bricks were made in 1958 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. Today millions of LEGO bricks are made in many shapes, sizes, and colors. People of all ages enjoy building with LEGO bricks, and LEGO products continue to be very popular.
What is...
D The first plastic LEGO bricks were made in 1958 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. Today millions of LEGO bricks are made in many shapes, sizes, and colors. People of all ages enjoy building with LEGO bricks, and LEGO products continue to be very popular.
Which of the following words from paragraph 6 of the Lego article help the reader understand the meaning of "intricate"?
F detailed and challenging
G larger and easier
H is understandable
J different-shaped
What is... F detailed and challenging
By organizing paragraph 3 of the LEGO article sequentially, the author is able to —
F compare how different types of LEGO pieces are made
G explain the method for making LEGO bricks
H show how LEGO is able to make toys so quickly
J list the reasons why making LEGO bricks is simple
What is... G explain the method for making LEGO bricks
Read this sentence from the selection.
"In fact, a standard-size LEGO brick made today can be attached to any other LEGO brick made since 1958."
What can the reader conclude about LEGO products from this sentence?
A People have shared LEGO sets with friends and family for a long time.
B The basic design of the LEGO has stayed the same.
C LEGO toys made of plastic last longer than those made of wood.
D Ole Kirk Christiansen believed in making LEGO toys that were fun and entertaining.
What is... B The basic design of the LEGO has stayed the same.
What can the reader conclude about Peter Hodgson based on information in the selection (Silly Putty article)?
A He purchased several toys from different companies.
B He saw the possibilities for something that others did not.
C He searched for new inventions by reading magazines.
D He believed that mistakes often lead to important discoveries.
What is... B. He saw the possibilities for something that others did not.
In which section of the selection could the reader find information about adults using LEGO products?
A The introductory paragraph
B Making LEGO Bricks
C Building with LEGO Sets
D Becoming a LEGO Professional
What is... D Becoming a LEGO Professional.
By the end of the selection, what can the reader conclude about LEGO products?
A LEGO products are more popular with adults than with children.
B LEGO products are not as popular outside the United States.
C LEGO has designed its products to appeal to people of all ages.
D LEGO has created theme parks and video games to replace its original products.
What is... C. LEGO has designed its products to appeal to people of all ages.