Simple Machines Reading Test

What is the name of the story?

• Simple Machines

• Big Machines

• Simple Levers

• Simple Pulleys

Who is the author of the story?

• Mark Fowler

• Betty Demaree

• Allan Flowers

• Allan Fowler

What are the four kinds of simple machines?

• levers, inclined planes, vacuum cleaners and pulleys

• levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles and pulleys

• lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, levers and pulleys

• lawn mowers, levers, inclined planes and wheels and axles

What kind of simple machines is a bottle opener?

• inclined plane

• pulley

• wheel and axle

• lever

Can a lever help move a heavy object?

• yes

• no

An inclined plane is a flat surface that is _______.

• slanted

• grooved

• notched

• rough

What kind of simple machine is a wedge.

• lever

• inclined plane

• pulley

• wheel and axle

A pulley helps you lift ______ objects.

• light

• black

• heavy

• round

Kim _____ to the park.

• before

• have

• goes

There are many _____ of trees.

• kinds

• here

• look