Thomas Edison: The Man Who Brought Light

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Thomas Edison liked reading books.

• Thomas Edison created inventions that helped people.

• Electricity is important for homes.

• Candles are used for light.

According to paragraph (2), what did Edison enjoy doing as a child?

• Playing sports

• Reading and doing experiments

• Traveling to other countries

• Building houses

What problem did Edison have when he was young?

• He had trouble hearing

• He did not like science

• He could not read

• He moved many times

Which invention is Thomas Edison most famous for?

• Telephone

• Airplane

• Light bulb

• Television

According to paragraph (4), what did people use before light bulbs?

• Batteries

• Candles and oil lamps

• Flashlights

• Computers

What does paragraph (5) mainly explain?

• Edison liked to read books

• Edison tested many ideas to create the light bulb

• Edison traveled around the world

• Edison invented the phonograph first

Which sentence from paragraph (5) best supports the answer?

• Edison worked very hard to create a light bulb.

• He tested many different materials in his experiments.

• After many tries, he invented a light bulb.

• It was safer and brighter than earlier ones.

What can readers learn from Edison's life?

• Inventions are easy to create

• Hard work and curiosity can lead to discoveries

• Only scientists can invent things

• Reading books is not important

Which paragraph best supports this idea?

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 6

• Paragraph 8

What is the purpose of the timeline in the passage?

• To show pictures of Edison's inventions

• To explain difficult vocabulary

• To show important events in order

• To summarize the entire passage