Sarah Clear: Making the World a Better Place One Drop at a Time

1. Which sentence from the selection best conveys the author’s admiration for Sarah’s determination?

• • Sarah loved solving problems.

• • Her project not only won first place but caught the attention of her teachers.

• • By high school, Sarah was designing gadgets that helped make life easier for people in her community.

• • Testing the device with her friends and family brought her immense pride.

2. The information about Sarah’s early interest in taking things apart is important to the selection because it shows that ---

• • She was interested in inventing from a young age.

• • Her parents supported her curiosity.

• • She liked to build things with her friends.

• • She always did well in school.

3. Read these sentences from paragraph 3:
   "Her latest invention was a small, lightweight device that could convert saltwater into drinkable water—a tool that could be invaluable in areas with limited access to clean water. She called it 'ClearWater.'"
   The author included this quotation most likely to highlight Sarah’s --
   Select TWO correct answers.

• • Creativity

• • Sense of humor

• • Desire to help others

• • Love for working with others

• Her belief in drinking water daily

4. In paragraph 4, the word humble describes a quality that is --

• • confident and proud

• • quiet and respectful

• • shy and uncertain

• • talkative and cheerful

5. What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• • To teach readers about how to become an inventor.

• • To explain the steps of building a solar-powered phone charger.

• • To inspire readers by showing how one person’s inventions can make a difference.

• • To show how science fairs work in schools.

6. What is the author's message presented in this selection?

• • Success comes from winning competitions.

• • Hard work can lead to awards and recognition.

• • Making a difference can be more important than fame.

• • Friends and family are the most important part of any invention.