WorksheetsUnit 2 ELA Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 1: Garrett Morgan and the Traffic Signal In 1923, Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor from Ohio, received a patent for one of his most helpful inventions — the modern traffic signal. Before Morgan’s design, streets were often chaotic, and accidents happened daily. Morgan saw a car collision at a busy intersection and decided to make roads safer. His traffic signal used three positions: Stop, Go, and an important ‘Caution’ in-between. This simple idea saved countless lives and became the model for future traffic lights worldwide. Question: How does the author’s tone help readers understand Garrett Morgan’s character?
It shows he was careless and impatient.
It portrays him as observant and determined to help others.
It makes him seem uncertain about his ideas.
It shows he cared more about fame than safety.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 1: Garrett Morgan and the Traffic Signal In 1923, Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor from Ohio, received a patent for one of his most helpful inventions — the modern traffic signal. Before Morgan’s design, streets were often chaotic, and accidents happened daily. Morgan saw a car collision at a busy intersection and decided to make roads safer. His traffic signal used three positions: Stop, Go, and an important ‘Caution’ in-between. This simple idea saved countless lives and became the model for future traffic lights worldwide. Question: Which text structure does the author use to explain Morgan’s invention?
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
Sequence
Cause and effect
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 1: Garrett Morgan and the Traffic Signal In 1923, Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor from Ohio, received a patent for one of his most helpful inventions — the modern traffic signal. Before Morgan’s design, streets were often chaotic, and accidents happened daily. Morgan saw a car collision at a busy intersection and decided to make roads safer. His traffic signal used three positions: Stop, Go, and an important ‘Caution’ in-between. This simple idea saved countless lives and became the model for future traffic lights worldwide. Question: Which subordinating conjunction correctly joins the ideas below? Morgan invented the traffic signal. He wanted to prevent accidents.
Morgan invented the traffic signal although he wanted to prevent accidents.
Morgan invented the traffic signal because he wanted to prevent accidents.
Morgan invented the traffic signal before he wanted to prevent accidents.
Morgan invented the traffic signal unless he wanted to prevent accidents.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: What is the author’s main purpose for writing about Marie Curie?
To entertain readers with a fictional story
To explain the dangers of scientific research
To inform readers about her discoveries and inspire perseverance
To argue that science is too difficult for most people
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: Which of the following sentences uses a correct indefinite pronoun?
Everyone in the laboratory were proud of her achievements.
Several of her discoveries changed how medicine works.
Both of her elements was dangerous.
Somebody have studied her research.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: What does the prefix ‘radio-’ most likely mean in the word ‘radioactivity’?
heat
light or rays
motion
energy
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: How does the author’s use of chronological order help the reader?
It confuses the reader by jumping around in time.
It helps the reader follow the sequence of Curie’s life and accomplishments.
It focuses only on her scientific mistakes.
It provides fictional details to entertain.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: Which of the following statements is a strength of this article as a research source?
It includes clear, accurate information about Curie’s contributions.
It contains fictional dialogue to make it exciting.
It only presents one side of the story.
It repeats general facts without sources.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Question: Which transition best connects these ideas? “Marie Curie studied radioactive materials. She also taught science at the Sorbonne University.”
Although
In addition
Because
However
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 1: Garrett Morgan and the Traffic Signal In 1923, Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor from Ohio, received a patent for one of his most helpful inventions — the modern traffic signal. Before Morgan’s design, streets were often chaotic, and accidents happened daily. Morgan saw a car collision at a busy intersection and decided to make roads safer. His traffic signal used three positions: Stop, Go, and an important ‘Caution’ in-between. This simple idea saved countless lives and became the model for future traffic lights worldwide. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: How do the multiple main ideas across both passages help readers understand the inventors’ achievements?
They show how both inventors used their experiences to solve real-world problems.
They focus only on how each person became famous.
They mix facts with fictional events to make the stories interesting.
They highlight failures without describing accomplishments.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Passage 2: Marie Curie – A Life of Discovery Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists in history. She discovered two new elements — polonium and radium — and coined the term ‘radioactivity.’ Curie faced discrimination because she was a woman working in science at a time when few were accepted. Despite these challenges, she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries changed medicine and scientific research forever. Question: Which detail from the passage best explains how Marie Curie’s experiences influenced her discoveries?
She was born in Ohio.
She worked with Henry Ford.
She faced discrimination but continued her research in science.
She enjoyed teaching young children about chemistry.
Directions: Read each passage carefully. Answer all questions based on what you read. Read the two short excerpts below. Excerpt 1 (Primary Source – Letter by Marie Curie): “I continue to work every day despite the challenges. Science gives me hope for humanity.” Excerpt 2 (Secondary Source – Biography): “Marie Curie’s determination inspired a generation of women to pursue science.” Question: Which statement is TRUE about the relationship between these two sources?
Both are primary sources because they describe Curie’s feelings.
Excerpt 1 is a primary source and Excerpt 2 is a secondary source.
Both are secondary sources since they were written after she died.
Excerpt 1 is a secondary source and Excerpt 2 is a primary source.
