WorksheetsSimple Machines Test Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Simple machines are ___________
tools that make work harder
tools that make work easier
Simple machines help us __________ a heavy weight.
together
apart
lift
direction
Simple machines can help us hold an object __________.
direction
apart
lift
together
This simple machine is a stiff bar that moves about a fixed point (fulcrum). It is used to push, pull, or lift things.
lever
pulley
inclined plane
wedge
This simple machine consists of a rod attached to a wheel and makes it easier to move or turn things.
lever
pulley
wheel and axle
screw
The ____________ is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or split objects.
inclined plane
pulley
lever
wedge
The __________ is a flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other. It helps move heavy objects up or down.
screw
inclined plane
wedge
wheel and axle
This simple machine is a wheel that has a rope attached around it and can be used to lift heavy objects by changing the direction of the force.
pulley
wheel and axle
wedge
screw
This simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone and is used to hold things together.
wedge
lever
inclined plane
screw
What do you call a machine that is a combination of two or more simple machines?
corner machine
compound machine
compound machine
complex machine
The picture shows an example of which simple machine?
wedge
inclined plane
lever
wheel and axle
This is an example of which simple machine?
wheel and axle
pulley
screw
lever
What simple machine is shown?
lever
inclined plane
pulley
wedge
The lid to this water bottle represents what type of simple machine?
pulley
wedge
inclined plane
screw
The head of the ax represents what simple machine?
wedge
screw
pulley
inclined plane
The flagpole represents what simple machine?
wheel and axle
screw
pulley
lever
Which of the following is an example of a compound machine?
What simple machine is most likely being used to lift the elephant?
inclined plane
pulley
wedge
lever
