The Story of the White House

Read this sentence: The late 1800s brought major improvements. What is the meaning of "improvements" in this sentence?

• to burn

• to take away

• to make better

According to the passage, why did George Washington not live at the White House?

• It was not finished when he was president.

• It has burnt down.

• He lived at Mount Vernon.

Look at the timeline. What type of communication was added to the White House in 1992?

• telephone

• radio

• e-mail

Look at the glossary. How are radio and television alike?

• both use picture communication

• both use sound communication

• both were used by George Washington

How is the White House the same today as it was in 1800?

• It still has no hot water.

• It still uses gas lights.

• It's still the home of the president and the first family

What does the picture show about the White House?

• The White House has 132 rooms.

• You can find the White House on the internet.

• The White House has a bowling lane.

Which word has the same vowel sound as "go"?

• moved

• hot

• cold

Look at the sentence. Choose the word that best fits the blank.

• always

• your

• know

Look at the sentence. Choose the word that best fits the blank.

• lives

• live

• living

Read the sentence. Choose the word that best fits in the blank.

• presidents

• president's

• president