Reading Practice Test 2

Done reading? Type "YES"

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The planets in the solar system have different temperatures.

• The solar system includes the Sun, planets, and other objects like asteroids.

• The Sun is the largest object in the solar system.

• The seasons are caused by the movement of planets around the Sun.

Which of the following is true about the inner planets?

• They are made mostly of gas.

• They are farther from the Sun than the outer planets.

• They are rocky.

• They have many moons.

According to the passage, why do the planets stay in their orbits around the Sun?

• The Sun pulls the planets toward it with its gravitational force.

• The planets are held in place by the force of their own gravity.

• The Sun's light pushes the planets along their paths.

• The gravitational pull of the planets on each other keeps them in orbit.

Which of the following best describes the outer planets?

• They are rocky and have no moons.

• They are made mostly of gas and have many moons.

• They are closer to the Sun than the inner planets.

• They are smaller than the inner planets.

Done Reading?

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• a) To describe the history of the telephone.

• b) To explain how the telephone is used.

• c) To compare the telephone to other forms of communication.

• d) To discuss the different types of phones available.

According to the passage, who was the first person to speak on the telephone?

• Thomas Watson.

• Alexander Graham Bell.

• The assistant of Bell.

• The inventor of the telephone.

How did the telephone change communication?

• It allowed people to send letters more quickly.

• It allowed people to communicate instantly over long distances.

• It made communication with the deaf easier.

• It eliminated the need for written communication.

What happened over time to the telephone?

• It became less accessible.

• It evolved into mobile phones.

• It was replaced by radios.

• It remained the same.