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SENTENCE: This announcement will take place at the awards ceremony on Friday afternoon. Which word means almost the SAME as the word *awards*, as used in the sentence above? a. activities b. prizes c. projects d. winners
b. prizes
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SENTENCE: Learn about the latest research being done to make that happen. Which word has the same sound as the "ou" in the word "about"? a. crowd b. look c. show d. world
a. crowd
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Sentence: Watch Modo grasp objects and wiggle them to get a feel for their size. What does the word *grasp* mean as used in the sentence above? a. remove b. glance at c. search for d. hold tightly
d. hold tightly
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What is the main idea in the brochure "Pine Elementary School Science Fair." a. a school science fair b. a public appearance c. an awards ceremony d. a schedule of events
a. a school science fair
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If the word "value" means *worth, or *use,* what does the word "valuable" mean? a of little worth or use b. worthwhile or useful c. without worth or use d. of unknown worth or use
b. worthwhile or useful
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SENTENCE: That's when local genius Ray Allen will give a talk about his life as an inventor. What does the word *genius* mean in the sentence? a. a type of scientist b. a very smart person c. a person who is famous d. a person who gives speeches
b. a very smart person
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SENTENCE: They will range from simple ones to more complicated machines. What does the word *complicated* mean in the sentence? a. complex b. decorated c. plain d. shiny
a. complex
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SENTENCE: Learn about the latest research being done to make that happen. What does the word *research* mean in the sentence above? a. fact finding b. using machines c. working with others d. putting parts together
a. fact finding
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SENTENCE: This announcement will take place at the awards ceremony on Friday afternoon. Which word means almost the SAME as the word *awards,* as used in the sentence above? a. activities b. prizes c. projects d. winners
b. prizes
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SENTENCE: Modo's visit is a rare public appearance, since the robot does not often leave the laboratory. What does the word *laboratory* mean in the sentence? a. the place where a scientist lives b. the place where a scientist works c. a place where a science fair is held d. a place where students learn about science
b. the place where a scientist works
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According to the information in the section WHY TAKE PART IN THE SCIENCE FAIR?, what can students who take part in the fair do? a. design a robot b. meet scientists c. judge a contest d. become scientists
b. meet scientists
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Why will students be in the gym at 1:00 P.M. on October 31? a. Modo will appear b. Registration takes pace c. The awards will be announced. d. Ray Allen will give an interview.
c. The awards will be announced.
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What is the main idea of this brochure? a. a school science fair b. a public appearance c. an wards ceremony d. a schedule of events
A school science fair
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What can you tell from the information in the paragraph "Meet a Robot"? a. Modo falls over easily. b. Ray Allen invented Modo. c. Modo robots will be for sale. d. Scientists are still developing Modo.
d. Scientists are still developing Modo.
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SENTENCE: At the end of of his talk, Mr. Allen will take questions from the audience. Which word has the same sound as the "au" in the word audience? a. class b. range c. share d. walk
d. walk
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SENTENCE: That's when local genius Ray Allen will give a talk about his life as an inventor. What is an inventor? a. a robot b. a member of an audience c. someone who creates or designs new things d. someone who makes announcements
c. someone who creates or designs new things
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SENTENCE: View your classmates' thrilling science projects. Which word means almost the SAME as the word *thrilling*? a. exciting b. expecting c. winning d. working
a. exciting
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What genre would this text most likely be? a. realistic fiction b. fantasy c. legend
a. realistic fiction
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Which letter in the word *scientist* is silent? a. e b. c c. i d. t
b. c
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Where can students get sign-up forms for the science fair? a. in the gym b. in the office c. in the library d. in the cafeteria
b. in the office
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What information can you find in the box at the bottom of page 52? a. where to go b. why you need to go to the science fair c. when the science fair will take place d. whom to call
d. whom to call
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In what ways to the headings in dark type help the reader? a. They help the reader understand the pictures in the brochure b. They help the reader learn important dates in the science fair. c. They help the reader find important information about the fair. d. They help the reader find phone numbers for contact information.
c. They help the reader find important information about the fair.
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What can readers learn about the science fair by looking at the pictures in the brochure? a. most schools have science fairs. b. There will be a robot at the science fair. c. A famous scientist will be at the science fair. d. Students should build a robot for the science fair.
b. There will be a robot at the science fair.
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Who is the text referring to in the heading, "Our Own Thomas Edison?" a. Modo b. Ray Allen c. a group of scientists
b. Ray Allen
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Look under the heading "More Robots!" What does the word *born* mean in this sentence? They will explain how a robot is born? a. designed /created b. destroyed c. repaired
a. designed or created