STAAR Prep #28

Multiple Choice

From the information presented in paragraph 2, the reader can conclude that Wright's invention-

• cost more to make than the government was willing to pay

• required chemicals that were difficult to get

• displayed characteristics that he did not expect

• was the reason he was offered a job in the laboratory

Multiple Choice

Wright's invention was originally intented for -

• military use

• children

• physical therapy

• astronauts

Multiple Choice

The author presents the ideas in paragraph 2 through 5 in chronological order so that the reader will better understand -

• how a failed invention became popular when it was given a new purpose

• how an engineer mixed different chemicals to produce an invention

• the process an engineer followed to invent a product for the government

• the best way to market an invention as a toy

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best summarizes the section titled "Stretching into Success"?

• When Peter Hodson purchased the right to make the putty, he decided to call it Silly Putty.

• Peter Hodgson learned of an invention, named it Silly Putty, and used his experience to successfully advertise it.

• Peter Hodgson realized that children around the country would like the putty if he came up with a good name for it.

• To help make James Wright's invention popular, Peter Hodgson wanted to give more people the opportunity to know about it.

Multiple Choice

The author's main purpose in writing the selection is to -

• encourage the reader to think of clever uses for a product

• inform the reader about the invention and uses of an interesting product

• describe some creative ways of promoting a new product

• explain how to develop an invention

Open Ended

What is the best toy you have ever had? Write a response giving 2-3 reasons why it is your favorite toy using the RACE strategy.

Re-state the question

Answer the question

Cite your evidence

Explain your evidence.