WorksheetsGutenberg Reading Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Choose the correct word for the sentence:
The first inventor
In 1439, a German named Johannes Gutenberg had a great idea. He made the first __________.
improved
printing press
common
Choose the correct word for the sentence:
Books everywhere
After the printing press, people made books much more quickly. This made books less expensive. It also made books more _________.
improved
printing press
common
Choose the correct word for the sentence:
Better printing press
Later, other people _____________Mr. Gutenberg's idea. The printing press became even faster. Books became even cheaper.
improved
printing press
common
CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT DOES NOT BELONG IN THE PARAGRAPH
(A) Later, other people improved Mr. Gutenberg's idea. The printing press became even faster. Books became even cheaper. (B) People began to try different types of ink. Nowadays, everywhere you go you see books, newspapers, and magazines. (C) We have all these things to read and look at thanks to the printing press.
A. Later, other people improved...
B. People began to try different....
C. We have all these things to read...
Choose the appropriate linking words.
(After / Before) the printing press, people made books much more quickly. This made books less expensive. (When/ Also), it made books more common. (By / Before) Mr. Gutenberg's printing press, books cost too much money for most people to buy. However, once more books were being mad many more people could read them. In fact, many more people learned how to read because they had books to use.
After
Before
Choose the appropriate linking words.
(After / Before) the printing press, people made books much more quickly. This made books less expensive. (When/ Also), it made books more common. (By / Before) Mr. Gutenberg's printing press, books cost too much money for most people to buy. However, once more books were being mad many more people could read them. In fact, many more people learned how to read because they had books to use.
When
Also
Choose the appropriate linking words.
(After / Before) the printing press, people made books much more quickly. This made books less expensive. (When/ Also), it made books more common. (By / Before) Mr. Gutenberg's printing press, books cost too much money for most people to buy. However, once more books were being mad many more people could read them. In fact, many more people learned how to read because they had books to use.
By
Before
Check the correct time when this information is/was true.
The printing press is a new invention.
Past
Present
Check the correct time when this information is/was true.
Books are made only by hand.
Past
Present
Check the correct time when this information is/was true.
Books, magazines, and newspapers are sold almost everywhere.
Past
Present
Check the correct time when this information is/was true.
Books are enjoyed by almost everyone.
Past
Present
Check the correct time when this information is/was true.
Not many people know how to read.
Past
Present
