What is the meaning of the word irritating in paragraph 6?

• scary

• strange

• annoying

• hurting

A "hic" sound during a hiccup is made when

• food is swallowed

• a deep breath is taken

• air strikes the vocal cords

• the temperature in the stomach changes

What is the meaning of the word experimented in paragraph 6?

• Sold products

• Tried different ideas

• Followed instructions

• Copied someone’s work

Which phrase from paragraph 8 helps the reader understand the meaning of patent?

• “Mallory entered her lollipop in a competition”

•  “She won three awards for her creative idea”

• “A patent was filed for her product as part of her winnings”

• “Perhaps one day you will see Mallory’s invention in a store near you”

What is the meaning of the word ingredients as used in paragraph 6?

• Awards for winning a competition

• Tools used to create a product

• Materials combined to make something

• People who helped with the invention