ELA Reading Quiz Module 1 - Inventors at Work

What is the main idea of the passage about William Kamkwamba in "Winds of Hope"?

• William wanted to become a famous scientist.

• William used his curiosity and determination to bring electricity to his village.

• William enjoyed reading books about animals.

• William traveled to many countries to study windmills.

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Which word best completes the sentence? The scientist's new invention was so innovative that it changed the way people lived. What does the word innovative mean in this sentence?

• old-fashioned

• dangerous

• creative and new

• expensive

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What is the theme of "The Inventor’s Secret"?

• Inventions are always easy to create.

• Inventors should work alone.

• Never give up, even when you face challenges.

• Fame is more important than hard work.

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Which detail from "Wheelchair Sports: Hang Glider to Wheeler-Dealer" best supports the central idea that specialized wheelchairs help athletes?

• Athletes wear uniforms during games.

• Specialized wheelchairs are lighter and easier to maneuver.

• Some athletes like to watch TV after practice.

• Wheelchair sports are played indoors.

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What can you infer about Captain Arsenio from his repeated attempts to fly in "Captain Arsenio"?

• He is easily discouraged.

• He is determined and does not give up easily.

• He prefers to watch others invent things.

• He is afraid of trying new things.

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Which context clue best helps you understand the meaning of the word prototype in the sentence: "The inventor built a prototype before making the final product"?

• before making the final product

• the inventor

• built

• making

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What is the author's purpose in "Government Must Fund Inventors"?

• To entertain readers with a funny story

• To persuade readers that government funding is important for inventors

• To describe the history of all inventions

• To teach readers how to become inventors

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Which sentence is the best summary of "Winds of Hope"?

• A. William Kamkwamba built a windmill to bring electricity to his village, showing how determination and creativity can solve problems.

• B. William liked to play outside with his friends.

• C. William’s family moved to a new country.

• D. William read many books about animals.

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What does the word eccentric mean as used to describe Captain Arsenio?

• very ordinary

• unusual or odd

• extremely tired

• very young

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Which of the following is an inference you can make from "The Inventor’s Secret"?

• A. Henry Ford gave up after his first failure.

• B. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford both learned from their mistakes.

• C. Inventors never make mistakes.

• D. Edison and Ford did not like each other.

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