Text & Graphic Features
Why would an author include a chart at the end of an article?
A. to give extra facts in a clear way
B. to tell a funny story
C. to show a map
D. to compare two characters
A. to give extra facts in a clear way
Which is correct?
A. the inventors idea
B. the inventor’s idea
C. the inventors’ idea
D. the inventor idea
B. the inventor’s idea
Carlos Vega invented a tool that helped people plant seeds faster. He noticed that farmers spent hours bending over in the hot sun. Carlos designed a long tube that dropped seeds into the soil with one push. His invention made planting easier and quicker.
Question
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
A. Carlos liked working outside.
B. Carlos invented a tool to help farmers plant seeds faster.
C. Farmers worked in the hot sun.
D. Carlos used a long tube in his invention.
B. Carlos invented a tool to help farmers plant seeds faster.
Lila Chen loved solving problems. When she noticed that her school’s recycling bins were always overflowing, she decided to design a machine that crushed bottles into tiny pieces. Lila tested her machine many times until it worked safely. Soon, her invention helped the school recycle more easily.
Question
Why did the author MOST LIKELY write this paragraph?
A. to entertain readers with a funny story
B. to inform readers about a young inventor
C. to teach readers how to build a machine
D. to compare two different inventions
B. to inform readers about a young inventor
Read the sentence:
Many visitors came to see the new machine being tested.
What does visitors MOST LIKELY mean?
A. people who fix machines
B. people who go to see something
C. people who live in the building
D. people who work with inventors
B. people who go to see something
How does a caption help the reader?
A. It shows the order of events.
B. It explains what is happening in a picture.
C. It gives the meaning of a word.
D. It tells the author’s opinion.
B. It explains what is happening in a picture.
Which sentence uses the comparative correctly?
A. This machine is the more helpful.
B. This machine is more helpful than the old one.
C. This machine is the helpfulest.
D. This machine is most helpful than the old one.
B. This machine is more helpful than the old one.
Nina Patel created a backpack that charged phones using sunlight. She tested different materials to find the best one. Soon, hikers and campers began using her invention. Nina even won an award for her design.
Question
Which TWO sentences support the idea that Nina’s invention was successful?
A. She tested different materials.
B. She created a backpack.
C. Hikers and campers began using her invention.
D. Nina won an award for her design.
E. The backpack used sunlight.
C. Hikers and campers began using her invention.
D. Nina won an award for her design.
Jonas Rivera invented a small robot that watered plants. The robot used a sensor to check if the soil was dry. Jonas said his robot was the most amazing invention ever. Many gardeners liked how the robot saved them time.
Question
Which sentence from the paragraph is an opinion?
A. The robot used a sensor to check the soil.
B. Many gardeners liked the robot.
C. Jonas invented a small robot.
D. Jonas said his robot was the most amazing invention ever.
D. Jonas said his robot was the most amazing invention ever.
A photograph is something that…
A. someone draws
B. someone writes
C. shows an image
D. explains a story
C. shows an image
A New Problem Milo Grant loved inventing things, but his newest project wasn’t going well. His machine was supposed to sort buttons by size, but it kept mixing them up. Milo checked the gears and wires, trying to find the mistake. He knew he needed to fix the problem before showing the machine to his class.
Question
What does the heading “A New Problem” tell the reader?
A. Milo is starting a new invention.
B. Milo is facing a challenge with his machine.
C. Milo is learning about buttons.
D. Milo is building a machine for the first time.
B. Milo is facing a challenge with his machine.
Which word BEST combines the sentences? The machine broke. She fixed it.
A. because
B. although
C. when
D. before
C. when
When the machine broke, she fixed it.
As a child, Leo liked building things from cardboard. When he grew older, he created a machine that sorted toys by size. He tested the machine many times and made changes when it didn’t work. Soon, the machine was used in toy stores to help organize shelves.
Question
Which sentence BEST summarizes the paragraph?
A. Leo liked building things from cardboard.
B. Leo created a machine that helped toy stores by sorting toys.
C. Toy stores needed help organizing shelves.
D. Leo made changes to his machine.
B. Leo created a machine that helped toy stores by sorting toys.
Maya Lopez wanted to help her grandmother, who often forgot where she placed her keys. Maya created a small device that beeped when someone clapped twice. She tested the device every day after school. Maya kept improving it until it worked perfectly.
Question
Which detail BEST supports the idea that Maya worked hard on her invention?
A. She wanted to help her grandmother.
B. She tested the device every day after school.
C. The device made a beeping sound.
D. She used it to find keys.
B. She tested the device every day after school.
If biology is the study of living things, what does technology MOST LIKELY mean?
A. the use of science to create useful things
B. the drawings used to build something
C. a list of steps to follow
D. a story about an inventor
A. the use of science to create useful things
The chart below shows how many items Lila’s recycling machine could sort in one minute. The paragraph explains that Lila tested her machine three times to see if it worked faster each day. The chart lists the results from each test so readers can compare them easily.
Question
How does the chart help the reader understand the information?
A. It shows extra facts that match the paragraph.
B. It tells a story about Lila’s childhood.
C. It explains how to build the machine.
D. It shows a map of where the machine was tested.
A. It shows extra facts that match the paragraph.
Which pronoun completes the sentence? The inventor showed ___ machine to the class.
A. they
B. them
C. her
D. we
C. her
When someone tried to copy her idea, Hana felt upset. But instead of giving up, she gathered her drawings and notes. She went to court to prove the invention was hers. The judge agreed, and Hana received the patent.
Question
Why do Hana’s actions show she was brave?
Hana was brave because she stood up for herself. She went to court even though it was difficult. She used her drawings and notes to prove the invention was hers.
First, Omar drew a plan for a new kind of lunchbox that kept food cold without ice packs. Next, he built a small model using cardboard and foil. Then he tested the model by placing food inside. Finally, Omar created a stronger version using metal and plastic.
Question
Which text structure does the author use in this paragraph?
A. compare and contrast
B. sequence
C. problem and solution
D. description
B. sequence
Read the dictionary entry: model (MAH-dul) noun
a small copy of something
a person who shows clothing
a plan for how something works
a person who others admire
Which definition matches the sentence? The inventor built a model before making the real machine.
1. a small copy of something
At the end of the article, the author includes a table called “Fast Facts About the Seed‑Planting Tool.” The table lists the year the tool was invented, how many seeds it can plant in one minute, and the materials used to build it. Earlier in the article, the author explains how the tool helps farmers work more quickly.
Question
How does the table support the information in the paragraph?
A. It gives clear facts that match what the author explained earlier.
B. It shows a picture of the inventor using the tool.
C. It tells a story about how the tool was discovered.
D. It compares the tool to other inventions.
A. It gives clear facts that match what the author explained earlier.
Combine the sentences:
She drew a plan. She built the machine.
She drew a plan before she built the machine.
Rico Alvarez invented a small machine that cleaned beaches by picking up tiny pieces of plastic. He tested the machine every weekend and made changes to improve it. Soon, people in his town used the machine to help keep the beach clean. Rico’s invention made a big difference in his community.
Question
What is the central idea of the paragraph? Use two details to support your answer.
The central idea is that Rico invented a machine that helped clean the beach. He tested the machine many times to make it better. People in his town used it to keep the beach clean, showing it made a big difference.
Every time her machine jammed, Tessa refused to give up. She took a deep breath, checked each part, and tried again. Even when her friends told her it was too hard, Tessa kept working. After weeks of effort, her machine finally worked.
Question
Which detail BEST shows that Tessa was determined?
A. She checked each part of the machine.
B. Her friends told her it was too hard.
C. She took a deep breath.
D. She refused to give up even when the machine jammed.
D. She refused to give up even when the machine jammed.
Which source would BEST help you find the meaning of a science word you don’t know?
A. atlas
B. glossary
C. timeline
D. table of contents
B.glossary