Big Talkers & Broken Crayon

The prefix un-helps the reader know that the word unfamiliar in paragraph 8 means —

• partly known

• known together

• known in the past

• not known

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Loud trumpeting sounds are just one of the sounds elephants make. They also make rumbles, barks, snorts, and cries to communicate with members of the herd.

• Elephants have many more ways of communicating than most people might think. Elephants use touch, smell, noise, and movement to give one another messages.

• An elephant’s trunk lets an elephant share messages such as “Let’s play” or “Danger!” The trunk has a sensitive tip for touching other elephants and picking up smells.

• People and elephants both have a larynx, a body part that lets them make sounds. Elephants “talk” in low sounds, and elephants also use their sense of touch and smell a lot.

Based on information in the selection, what is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph of the baby elephant standing close to its mother?

• To suggest that the baby elephant is warning its mother that there is danger nearby

• To show the reader what the baby elephant does to try to get its mother to play with it

• To show the reader what the baby elephant does when it wants its mother to know it is hungry

• To suggest that the baby elephant feels safe and protected when it is near its mother

What is the central idea of the selection?

• Elephants can use their different senses to communicate their wants and needs.

• Elephants can make deep, vibrating noises and pick up rumbles from miles away.

• Elephants are similar to humans and can create bonds through touch.

• Elephants have different emotions and can use "sign language" to communicate.

How is paragraph 3 organized?

• A cause-and-effect pattern is used.

• A descriptive pattern is used.

• A chronological pattern is used.

• A problem and solution pattern is used.

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

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

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

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

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

How are Cassidy's actions in paragraphs 1-2 important to the plot?

• Cassidy's actions suggest she enjoys using broken crayons more than new crayons.

• Cassidy's actions show that she is happy when she is doing art projects.

• Cassidy's actions show that she is creative and cares about not being wasteful.

• Cassidy's actions suggest she enjoys using tubes to hold pretty flowers.

From what point of view is this story told?

• First person from Cassidy's point of view

• First person from an inventor's point of view

• Third person from an outside observer

• Third person from Cassidy's point of view

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

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

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

• 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)

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

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

• And she had an idea. (paragraph 1)

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

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

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