Thomas Edison Comprehension Flashcard

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Who taught Thomas Edison at home?

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His mom.

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What did Thomas Edison do in the baggage train car?

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He did science experiments.

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What did Thomas Edison do while he was in Boston?

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He got his first patent on an invention.

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What is the article MOSTLY about?

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A young inventor.

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How can the reader tell that Thomas Edison loved to read?

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He spent all day at the library.

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What is an inventor?

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A person who creates new things or ideas.

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What is a patent?

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A legal right granted to an inventor to make, use, or sell an invention.

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What is the electric light bulb?

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An invention that produces light when electricity passes through it.

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What does it mean to do a science experiment?

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To test a hypothesis or learn about how things work.

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Why is reading important for inventors?

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It helps them learn from others and gather new ideas.