Bathroom Germs Article

What is a germ?

• a nasty smell

• a small particle that can make people sick

• an insect that feeds off of human blood

• a small particle that can heal a wound

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What are the most common types of germs found in your bathroom?

• fungus and viruses

• protozoa and bacteria

• spores and fungus

• viruses and bacteria

According to the article, which area below is probably the dirtiest part of the bathroom?

• the faucet

• the toilet seat

• the floor

• the counter

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Are all forms of bacteria dangerous?

• yes

• no

Which statement best expresses the article's central idea?

• Two types of germs are viruses and bacteria.

• There are many germs found in your bathroom.

• The faucet is the dirtiest part of your bathroom.

• What you can't see might hurt you.

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Why does the author include a section describing bacteria and viruses at the beginning of the article?

• To provide the reader with background information about the article's topic

• To demonstrate that viruses and bacteria are not harmful

• To explain how dirty your bathroom is

• To explain the types of germs that might be found in your living room

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What is the purpose of the graph showing Number of Bacteria per square inch?

• To break up the words so the article is not as boring

• To provide a visual that shows readers just how many more bacteria are on the faucet than anywhere else

• To prove that the bathroom is a dirty place

• To show the difference between bacteria and viruses

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What suggestion does the author make to avoid germs in the bathroom?

• Always wash your hands

• Flush the toilet using your foot or toilet paper

• Turn off the faucet with a paper towel

• Cover the seat with toilet paper before sitting

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What is the central idea of the section "What You Can't See Might Hurt You?"

• Viruses and bacteria are two types of germs

• The faucet and floor are two dirty places in the bathroom

• Washing your hands is a good practice after using the bathroom

• Many locations in the bathroom have bacteria, but the faucet has the most.

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Click yes if you read this question.

• Yes

• No

• Not really

• Germs