WorksheetsA Wheel That's Still Around
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
The author includes the introductory paragraph to -
provide definitions necessary to understand the topic
describe the way the text is structured
introduce the topic in a way that readers might be able to make a connection
show the reader how Ferris wheels have evolved over time
In paragraph 5, the word banished means -
eliminated
encouraged
helped
ignored
Based on the passage, the reader can infer that -
Ferris wheels are dangerous.
Ferris wheels won't be around much longer.
Most people are scared of Ferris wheels.
Ferris wheels are popular rides.
Based on the heading, "Turning into the Future," the reader can predict that the author likely includes information in this section about -
how the Ferris wheel operates.
where Ferris wheels will be constructed.
how the Ferris wheel will continue to remain popular.
when the Ferris wheel will stop being constructed.
How is the section "An Answer to Chicago's Challenge" organized?
compare and contrast
chronological order
cause & effect
problem & solution
What is the best paraphrase of paragraph 3?
Engineer George Ferris hoped to design an amazing feature for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The previous world's fair had featured the Eiffel Tower, but the organizers of this world's fair wanted something even more exciting.
George Ferris was an engineer. He built steel bridges. Then, he was hired to build something for the world's fair in Chicago in 1893. He had a wonderful idea to create something spectacular.
George Ferris used his skill as an engineer who created steel bridges to come up with an idea for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
George Ferris was a very important engineer. He designed astounding bridges. The city of Chicago knew he was talented and asked him to design something that would amaze the people attending the world's fair in Chicago.
What is the purpose of the table at the bottom of the second page?
It shows readers how far apart famous Ferris wheels are.
It lists famous Ferris wheels in chronological order.
It allows readers to compare the heights of the world's tallest Ferris wheels.
It provides biographical information about George Ferris.
Why does the author include the photograph in the text?
to help the reader visualize the number of people that can ride on a Ferris wheel
to allow the reader to better understand the construction of the Ferris wheel
to illustrate for the reader why people enjoy riding a Ferris Wheel
To show the reader how Ferris wheels have evolved over time
What is the purpose of "A Wheel That's Still Around"?
explain the life of an inventor
describe an invention introduce at a world's fair
emphasize the importance of a world's fair
compare inventions that improve lives
Why does the author use headings in the text?
to emphasize the chronology of the text
to make the text easier to understand
to highlight the main idea of each section
to include additional details about the topic
