The Broken-Crayon Solution

What can the reader tell about the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” based on its title?

• A. The article will most likely describe different ways to use crayons.

• B. The article will most likely explain how crayons were invented.

• C. The article will most likely explain an answer to a problem.

• D. The article will most likely offer many uses for objects that are old.

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The most likely reason that the author provides the information in paragraph 1 of the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” is —

• F. to explain why Cassidy wanted to make her invention

• G. to explain why Cassidy has so many crayons

• H. to explain who helped Cassidy to become an inventor

• J. to explain what color of crayon Cassidy likes best

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7 Which sentence from the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” best supports the conclusion that Cassidy’s product was profitable?

• A. She noticed that all of her crayons were broken. (paragraph 1)

• B. Cassidy knew that her invention would make many young artists happy. (paragraph 3)

• C. Eventually so many crayon holders were sold that Cassidy was able to pay for most of her college education out of her earnings. (paragraph 3)

• D. Cassidy’s invention encourages others to waste less. (paragraph 4)

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Which sentence from the article “The Broken-Crayon Solution” supports the idea that the author likes Cassidy’s crayon holder?

• F. And she had an idea. (paragraph 1)

• G. The ends of the tubes fit tightly around the crayons. (paragraph 2)

• H. It could also hold a small broken one. (paragraph 2)

• J. Cassidy’s invention is a brilliant idea. (paragraph 4)

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