Vocabulary from the Story
What machine did Tim invent?
The Refinder.
What problem did Tim notice in his town?
People often misplaced their belongings, and the streets were messy.
What does the prefix mis- mean in the word misplace?
Wrong or incorrect.
What does careless mean?
Not paying attention or messy.
What is one important tool Tim used in his invention?
A battery.
What did the Refinder machine do?
It detected lost items and returned them to their owners.
How did Tim demonstrate the Refinder machine to the town?
He put a hat in the machine, and it found the owner.
What does the prefix re- mean in the word return?
Again or back.
What does impressed mean in the passage?
Feeling admiration or respect.
What type of task did Tim's machine do over and over again?
It performed its tasks repeatedly.
What word describes the condition of the streets before Tim’s invention?
Careless.
How did other towns react to Tim’s invention?
They requested similar machines.
What does the prefix pre- mean in the word prevent?
Before or in advance.
What does detect mean in the context of the machine?
To find or discover.
What did Tim add to the Refinder so it could locate items?
Components to detect lost items.
What does the word compartment mean in the story?
A section or space where items can be placed inside the machine.
What does Tim’s invention teach the town about small ideas?
Small inventions can make a big difference.
What does the prefix ex- mean in the word explain?
Out or from.
What does perform mean when talking about the Refinder's tasks?
To carry out or complete.
What part of the Refinder helped it send signals?
The detection system.
Which word means to make something work or start?
Enable.
Why did Tim decide to invent the Refinder?
To help his town solve the problem of lost items and messy streets.
What does the prefix con- mean in the word connect?
Together or with.
What does considered mean in "Tim was considered a great inventor"?
Thought of or regarded as.
What part of the invention allows items to be stored?
The compartment.