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WorksheetsInventor's Secret
Total questions: 129
Worksheet time: 2hrs 12mins
Take a deep __________.
breth
breathe
breath
brathe
I saw the toddler _________ because he isn’t good at walking yet.
wobble
wobbale
wobal
wobbel
Mia got a ___________ on her heel from her new shoes
bleaster
blistear
blistir
blister
We need to _______ these cans before we recycle them.
crutch
crush
cruch
crushe
The choir teacher will _________ the singing in the school concert.
diract
directe
direact
direct
I ______________ to finish all of my homework before I watch television.
promase
promis
promise
promiss
Please ___________ the handrail so you don’t fall down the stairs.
greasp
grisp
grasp
graspe
Carla’s hands got ______________ because she went out to play in the snow without her mittens.
numbe
numm
numd
numb
We learned to sing a new ________ in choir practice this week.
hymne
hymn
hymb
hiymn
Rick bought a new _____________ to make clearing the sidewalk of snow much easier.
shovel
shouvel
shivel
shauvel
____________ causes objects to have weight.
gravety
graviety
gravaty
gravity
Olivia became _______________ because she could not find her little brother anywhere.
frentic
frantic
frantec
fraentic
The roadrunner is a ___________ animal that can run very fast.
swift
sweft
sweift
swieft
The bird dropped a _____________ in its nest.
father
fether
feather
faether
The ________ told us many funny jokes.
comic
comice
comick
comac
Place all of those papers in one _________.
bundal
bundel
bundle
bundile
Is this an example of a ________, a liquid, or a gas?
solad
solide
solid
solied
Do you know if today’s ________ will be rainy or sunny?
wather
weather
wether
weathar
We use a lot of ________ when we run fast.
energy
enargy
energey
energie
Mr. Lee was very __________ even though he had a lot of money.
stingey
stengy
stingy
stingay
What are gadgets?
words that you say
small machines or electronic devices
trains
sounds that a car makes
Which would you be more likely to say chugged along?
a car
an airplane
a bicyle
a train
What can a phonograph do?
record and play sounds
allow you to talk to people that are far away from you
do your math homework
answer questions for you
What does it mean if something sputtered?
it played music
it made popping noises and wasn't working correctly
it made the trains move forward
it started a fire
What is something that might be considered a flop?
a homerun
an A+ on a test
a burned dinner
new book
What is a locomotive?
a type of machine or device
a light bulb
an engine that makes a train go forward
a document that says the invention is yours
Why do inventors want to have a patent?
so people can buy their inventions
so no one steals their invention
they don't want to have a patent
so they can put it on their invention
A cylinder is...?
something that produces light.
something that has circular ends and straight sides.
something that makes a train move forward
an invention
If something is incandescent, it..?
does not work.
makes popping sounds.
records and plays music.
gives off a lot of light.
What's the powerhouse that propels the train forward?
A giant cylinder
A supercharged motor
A mighty locomotive
None of the above
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the great inventor, had several hundred patents for his inventions? So, can you tell me what exactly is a patent?
Is it a total failure?
Or, is it a legal document stating that no one else can copy his invention?
Could it be a copy of something?
Or is it none of the above?
Imagine you're a detective and you've stumbled upon a mysterious object. It has circular ends and straight sides. Can you guess what it is?
chugged
flop
cylinder
incandescent
Imagine you're in a room with an incandescent light. What would you observe?
It's like a mini sun, giving off a lot of light!
It's more like a nightlight, very dim.
It's like a disco light, sputtering on and off.
It's like a superhero, saving energy.
Oops! I totally forgot to add sugar to my cake mix and it turned out to be a total disaster. Can you guess what the word 'flop' means in this context?
a unique dessert
a dessert with secret ingredients
a smashing success
a complete failure
Imagine you're a mechanic and you hear a machine working in a rough or uneven way and making popping noises. What would you call this?
sputter
flop
incandescent
locomotive
Can you guess what a phonograph is?
Could it be a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning?
Or maybe a device that makes the sound higher than normal?
Could it be a machine that plays recorded music or sound?
Or is it a small device that is specifically made for a task?
Can you guess what a gadget is?
It a small, specialized machine or electronic device.
It is a large machine used to make multiple copies at once.
It's a machine that records music or sound.
It is something that has circular ends and straight sides.
Imagine you're on a magical journey and you hear a train chugging along. Can you guess what the word 'chugged' means in this context?
It means the train is working silently.
It means the train is moving rapidly in a swift motion.
It means the train is moving steadily, slowly and noisily.
It mean none of the above.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
Went to the store.
The dog is barking.
After school.
Running home.
Identify the sentence fragment:
She loves to draw.
The cat on the mat.
He is playing outside.
The book is on the table.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
Playing with toys.
The car is fast.
Running through the park.
Before dinner.
Which sentence is a fragment?
The sun is shining.
She went to school.
Because it was raining.
He likes pizza.
Choose the complete sentence:
The dog under the bed.
The flowers are blooming.
After the storm ended.
Running down the hill.
Which one is a sentence fragment?
The rain is falling.
While the dog barked.
She plays soccer.
He went home.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
The girl with the red dress.
They are going to the beach.
After they left.
During the game.
Identify the fragment:
She likes to read.
The bird in the tree.
He runs every morning.
The car is fast.
Which sentence is complete?
The boy is playing.
Because it was late.
After the movie.
Walking home.
Which of the following is a fragment?
The cake was delicious.
The dog under the table.
She made a sandwich.
He is watching TV.
Choose the complete sentence:
The kids in the park.
She eats breakfast every morning.
After the rain stopped.
Running to catch the bus.
Which one is a sentence fragment?
The car is parked outside.
He likes ice cream.
During the summer.
She sings in the choir.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
My favorite book.
He is doing his homework.
After school ended.
Walking to school.
Identify the fragment:
She enjoys painting.
The dog in the backyard.
He finished his project.
The sun is setting.
Which sentence is complete?
The girl on the swing.
They are playing soccer.
Before the game started.
Walking through the park.
Which of the following is a fragment?
The rain stopped.
He is reading a book.
The cat under the chair.
She likes to draw.
Choose the complete sentence:
After the movie ended.
The dog barked loudly.
Running through the park.
Because it was late.
Which one is a sentence fragment?
The sun is shining.
He finished his homework.
The girl in the red hat.
She went to the store.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
He likes to play soccer.
Running to the store.
After the game ended.
Because it was hot.
Identify the sentence fragment:
The dog is barking.
After the rain stopped.
She made a sandwich.
They are playing soccer.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
Because it was raining.
She loves to read books.
Walking down the street.
After the game.
Identify the sentence fragment:
He enjoys playing basketball.
The dog under the table.
They are playing outside.
She likes to draw.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
Before the show started.
The sun is shining brightly.
Running through the park.
On the way to school.
Which sentence is a fragment?
The cat is sleeping.
She wrote a letter.
Because the dog barked.
He enjoys reading.
Choose the complete sentence:
The book on the shelf.
They went to the park.
After the bell rang.
Running to the bus stop.
Which one is a sentence fragment?
The car in the driveway.
He is studying hard.
She likes ice cream.
They are going to the movies.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
During the summer vacation.
The dog is barking loudly.
After the storm ended.
Walking to the store.
Identify the fragment:
She loves to paint.
The man with the hat.
He is playing soccer.
They are watching a movie.
Which sentence is complete?
The girl with the long hair.
He is writing a story.
Because it was late.
Walking home from school.
Which of the following is a fragment?
The cake was delicious.
The dog is under the bed.
She went to the park.
The book on the table.
Choose the complete sentence:
After the rain stopped.
The sun is shining brightly.
Running to catch the bus.
Because it was cold.
Which one is a sentence fragment?
The car is parked outside.
The girl with the red shoes.
He likes playing games.
She finished her homework.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
My favorite color is blue.
The movie after the show.
Running through the park.
Because it was sunny.
Identify the fragment:
She enjoys listening to music.
The boy in the blue shirt.
He finished his book.
They are going to the zoo.
Which sentence is complete?
The teacher with the red pen.
They played soccer yesterday.
Before the rain started.
Walking to the store.
Which of the following is a fragment?
The sun is setting.
She loves to read.
The cat on the windowsill.
He is watching TV.
Choose the complete sentence:
The children in the playground.
She is playing the piano.
After the school bell rang.
Running through the park.
Which one is a sentence fragment?
The boy in the yellow shirt.
He is studying for a test.
She likes to play soccer.
They went to the store.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
Before the game started.
She loves reading books.
Running to the store.
After the movie ended.
Identify the sentence fragment:
The dog is barking.
The sun is shining.
The cat on the windowsill.
She finished her homework
Which of these is a complete sentence?
Went to the park.
The dog is barking.
After school.
Running home.
Identify the complete sentence:
The cat under the table.
She loves to draw.
While eating lunch.
Because it was sunny.
Which one is a complete sentence?
The car in the driveway.
Playing with friends.
He likes pizza.
After the game.
Choose the complete sentence:
The bird in the sky.
She reads every night.
On the way to school.
Jumping over the fence.
Which sentence is complete?
The rain is falling.
During the storm.
After they left.
Walking down the street.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
The cat is sleeping.
Because I was tired.
She ate an apple.
We went to the park.
Identify the fragment:
He plays soccer.
After dinner.
She rides her bike.
The book is on the table.
Which one is a fragment?
My favorite movie.
They won the game.
The sun is shining.
We baked cookies.
Choose the fragment:
During the summer.
The kids are playing.
I like to swim.
She baked a cake.
Which of these is a fragment?
The dog chased the ball.
Under the bed.
He read the book.
They are singing.
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
I love pizza I eat it every day.
The cat is napping.
She likes to swim, and he likes to run.
We went to the store, then we went home.
Identify the run-on sentence:
The sun is shining the birds are singing.
He is reading a book.
After school, we played basketball.
She runs every morning.
Which one is a run-on sentence?
The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
She made a sandwich it was delicious.
I like ice cream, but he prefers cake.
They are watching a movie.
Choose the run-on sentence:
The rain stopped, and the sun came out.
He finished his homework he went outside to play.
She loves to paint, so she does it every day.
We visited the zoo, then we had lunch.
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
I like to read, and I also like to write.
They went to the park they played on the swings.
The flowers are blooming.
He likes to play video games, but his sister doesn’t.
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
She went to the store, and she bought milk.
The sky is blue, it’s a sunny day.
They are going to the beach.
He is studying for his test.
Identify the sentence with a comma splice:
The dog is barking, and the cat is hiding.
I finished my homework, I’m going outside.
She likes to read books, and he likes to play games.
We are going to the park.
Which sentence has a comma splice?
She went to the park, she played on the swings.
They are having a picnic.
He is eating lunch, and she is doing homework.
The rain stopped, and the sun came out.
Choose the sentence with a comma splice:
I like apples, and I like oranges.
She is running, he is walking.
The movie was fun, but it was too long.
They are playing outside.
Which of these contains a comma splice?
The dog is sleeping, and the cat is purring.
I like to swim, she likes to run.
He finished his project, then he watched TV.
The flowers are blooming.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
After the movie ended.
They ate dinner.
Playing with toys.
Because it was raining.
Identify the fragment:
The cake was delicious.
While walking to school.
She likes to draw.
The dog chased the cat.
Which one is a run-on sentence?
He likes to read, and she likes to draw.
They are playing soccer.
We went to the park, then we went home.
I like to play basketball I also like to swim.
Choose the sentence with a comma splice:
The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.
She likes ice cream, he likes cake.
They went to the store, and then they went home.
He is studying, and she is reading.
Which of these is a sentence fragment?
The car is parked outside.
She was playing in the garden.
She made a sandwich.
After they left.
Which sentence is complete?
The sun is setting.
While the dog barked.
Running down the street.
Because it was late.
Identify the run-on sentence:
She likes to dance, and he likes to sing.
They went shopping, and then they had lunch.
The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
I went to the park I saw my friend.
Choose the sentence with a comma splice:
The teacher is talking, and the students are listening.
She loves to paint, and he loves to draw.
I finished my homework, I watched TV.
They are going to the zoo.
Which one is a fragment?
After the rain stopped.
The sun is shining.
She made cookies.
The dog chased the ball.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
He likes to play soccer.
Running to the store.
After the game ended.
Because it was hot.
Identify the sentence with a comma splice:
They are eating pizza, and it’s delicious.
She finished her book, she started a new one.
The cat is napping, and the dog is playing.
He is watching TV, and she is reading.
Which sentence is a fragment?
The kids are playing outside.
Because it was raining.
She loves to read.
The dog barked loudly.
Choose the run-on sentence:
He went to the park, and then he went home.
They are playing soccer.
I like to draw, and she likes to paint.
She went shopping she bought a new dress.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
After the storm ended.
She ate breakfast.
Running through the park.
Because it was cold.
Identify the sentence with a comma splice:
She is studying for her test, and he is doing his homework.
The sun is setting, and the sky is red.
He likes to play soccer, she likes to watch.
They are playing outside.
Which one is a fragment?
The cat is sleeping.
Because it was late.
She made cookies.
The dog chased the cat.
Choose the complete sentence:
I like to read books.
Running through the park.
After the movie ended.
While eating lunch.
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
They are watching TV, and eating popcorn.
She likes to dance, and he likes to sing.
He went to the park he saw his friend.
The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
She likes to read, he likes to play video games.
They are going to the park, and then they will play.
He is doing his homework, and she is helping him.
I finished my book, then I went to bed.
Identify the sentence fragment:
The dog is barking.
After the rain stopped.
She made a sandwich.
They are playing soccer.
What do you know about young Henry?
He makes mistakes and things don't usually turn out as he plans, but he keeps trying.
He has many great ideas that people love.
He gives up when his toys don't work.
He had to pay for a fence he broke.
What is special about Thomas's pen?
It has many colors.
It is an electric pen that cuts a stencil in paper.
It is also a pencil.
The pen writes by itself.
How does the pen help people?
The colors make people happy.
Everyone gets one for free.
It saves people time since they don't have to make copies.
The pen gives the writer ideas.
Why is Henry so excited when he sees the engine powered buggy?
The driver is an old friend of his.
He likes the color of the buggy.
He wants to buy one.
He has only seen buggies pulled by horses and this one makes him curious.
What happens when Henry builds a steam engine?
It runs for forty feet, but then it breaks.
He runs out of gas and has to push it.
His neighbor asks him to build one for him.
He rides it around town for everyone to see.
How are Henry and Thomas the same as inventors?
They both invented a pen.
They both keep trying even though they sometimes fail.
Everything they both make is a success.
People love them both.
Why did Henry make the long trip to New York?
He wanted to share his car idea with Thomas.
He wanted to see if his car would go that far.
Thomas was selling his pens in New York.
He wanted to ask Thomas for a job.
What was Thomas's secret?
Keep at it
Invent only at night.
Buy ideas from other people.
Always have many friends.
Which of these best describes the type of text the Inventor's Secret is?
a poem
a drama
a story or narrative
an article
According to the selection, what was Thomas most curious about?
engines
electricity
light bulbs
pens
Which statement best describes the relationship between Henry and Thomas in the passage?
Henry admired Thomas's inventions
Thomas was way smarter than Henry
Thomas and Henry were competing to invent the same thing.
Henry was much more successful than Thomas.
