Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father

What is the main idea of the passage about Benjamin Franklin?

• Franklin was a great writer and loved to write under pseudonyms.
  

• Franklin's journey from an apprentice to a founding father shows the American dream.

• Franklin was only a politician and did not contribute to any other field.

• Franklin's inventions were the most important part of his legacy.

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Main idea

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To argue that Franklin was the most important founding father.

• To provide a detailed account of the American Revolution.

• To inform readers about Franklin's life and his contributions to America.

• To entertain readers with fictional stories about Franklin

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Author's purpose

Based on the passage, which statement can be inferred about Benjamin Franklin?

• He valued education and community service.

• He was primarily a scientist.

• He did not believe in hard work.

• He only worked as a diplomat.

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Evidence and inferences

In the passage, the word "pivotal" most likely means:

• Unimportant.

• Necessary and central.

• Dangerous.

• Historical.

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Vocabulary