From Phonograph to Playlist Part 1

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A Which sentence best states the main idea of paragraphs 1-3?

• Advances in technology mean that now people can have music anywhere, anytime.

• The phonograph led to other inventions.

• Early machines recorded sounds with a needle on a cylinder covered in foil.

• Today people listen to music on planes.

Part B Which sentence from the passage supports the main idea in Part A?

• “It can lift moods. Music can even give people more energy

• “One invention started the modern music business.”

• "Music has always played an important role in people’s lives.”

• “They can listen to music

In this passage, the author’s purpose in paragraph 4 is to –

• explain why the phonograph was invented

• convince readers to use a phonograph

• prove the phonograph made music

• . describe how a phonograph works

Read the sentence from paragraph 5. Interest in Edison’s invention soared. What is the meaning of the word soared in this sentence?

• fly in the air

• rise high up into the sky

• increased quickly

• an injury on the body

. Why didn’t music last long on the phonograph?

• The wax melted away.

• The light bulb would burn out quickly.

• The tinfoil did not last long.

• The wax was too thick and hard.

What is the main idea of paragraphs 8-9?

• long ago, people could only hear music through a live performance.

• Early machines recorded sound with a needle on a cylinder covered in foil.

• Tinfoil did not last long.

• With the change from wax discs to rubber and then vinyl, many more people were able to listen to music.

The invention of the phonograph and other technological inventions furthered the music industry. Which of the following are true? Check all that apply.

• Thomas Edison’s inventions are partially responsible for iTunes.

• Phonographs paved the way for CDs.

• Cassettes came after CDs.

• Phonographs did not play music.

• Thomas Edison invented the CD.