Comprehension Young Thomas Edison

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What was Edison's FIRST job?

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Edison's first job was as a paper boy.

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How does the author organize the ideas in the two paragraphs on page 364?

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The author organizes the ideas by using cause and effect.

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What happened when Edison got scarlet fever?

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When Edison got scarlet fever, he lost some of his hearing.

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What did Edison do while he was in Boston?

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While in Boston, Edison got his patent on an invention.

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Which sentence shows that Edison's mother kept helping him even after he left home?

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The sentence 'He would miss her letters- her advice and encouragement.' shows that Edison's mother kept helping him.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was a famous inventor known for creating many inventions, including the electric light bulb.

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What is a patent?

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A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor to make, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.

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What is the significance of Edison's inventions?

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Edison's inventions significantly changed the way people live and work, especially with the introduction of electric light.

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What did Edison do as a child that showed his interest in science?

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As a child, Edison conducted experiments and was curious about how things worked.

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What role did Edison's mother play in his life?

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Edison's mother supported and encouraged him throughout his life, especially in his education.