WorksheetsUnit 4 Reading Assessment
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which two statements provide the best support for a claim that the microscope is the most important invention?
a)
Children enjoy looking at everyday objects, like hair or feathers, through a microscope
b)
Surgeons use powerful microscopes to perform medical procedures like surgery on the eyes and blood vessels.
c)
Scientists study river water samples with microscopes to analyze and improve the health of ecosystems.
2.
Who invented Liquid Paper to cover mistakes on paper?
a)
Bette Nesmith Graham
b)
Alexander Graham Bell
c)
Thomas Edison
3.
Who invented the chocolate chip cookie?
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
George washington Carver
c)
Ruth Wakefield
4.
Who invented the light bulb?
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
George Washington Carver
c)
Ruth Wakefield
5.
Who invented many different plant products?
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
George Washington Carver
c)
Ruth Wakefield
6.
What invention is Jacques Cousteau known for?
a)
Liquid Paper
b)
Aqua-Lung
c)
Morse code
7.
What was one benefit of Cai Lun’s invention of paper?
a)
Stories, poems, artwork, and history could be written down, stored, and copied over generations.
b)
News, music, comedies, adventure shows, game shows, and talent contests could be brought into people’s homes
c)
The hours of the day could be measured and tracked in a consistent and accurate manner.
8.
What does the word producers mean in the sentence?
a)
people who write down history on paper
b)
people who supervise making a television show
c)
people who study trees and plants
9.
Which sentence uses the word avid correctly?
a)
The avid soccer fans attended many games last season
b)
The avid day held many opportunities for fun.
c)
The avid dance academy was considered one of the best.
10.
Which sentence does not describe something practical?
a)
Evan studies a little each day for Friday’s science test.
b)
Emil does extra chores to earn money to buy a new game.
c)
Nora brought flip-flops to wear for a long hike in the mountains.
11.
Which sentence uses the word humble correctly?
a)
Avril remained humble even after she won the big race.
b)
The actor was humble as she bragged about her latest starring role.
c)
The playground became humble with laughter.
12.
Which sentence uses the term petri dishes correctly?
a)
The petri dishes in the lab were filled with bacteria cultures.
b)
Two of my neighbors put up petri dishes for their televisions.
c)
Always finish your petri dishes before eating dessert.
13.
Erik brought an umbrella __________ the weather forecast said it might rain.
a)
because
b)
so
c)
but
14.
This sentence is an example of what type of sentence?
a)
declarative
b)
interrogative
c)
imperative
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