History of the Toothbrush and Making Inferences

History of the Toothbrush and Making Inferences - Quiz

1. Toothbrush Article: Which statement best explains the author's view of early forms of the toothbrush?

A) They were extremely innovative.
B) They cost little to make.
C) They weren't very hygienic.
D) They helped keep teeth clean.

2. Toothbrush Article: Based on the passage, what is the meaning of the word bristle?

A) a part of a hog
B) an animal hair used to make a brush
C) the stem of a toothbrush
D) a special toothbrush

3. Toothbrush Article: The nylon toothbrush gained popularity before World War II.

A) true
B) false

4. Toothbrush Article: Why were early toothbrushes most likely called "chew sticks"?

A) because they tasted better when chewed
B) because people chewed on them to help clean the teeth
C) because they were chewed on by animals
D) because people chewed them after using them

5. Toothbrush Article: What can you infer about the nylon toothbrush?

A) It was cheaper than previous toothbrushes.
B) It worked better than any toothbrush before it.
C) It originally used animal hairs.
D) It was vry popular when it was invented.

6. Making Inferences Article: What will the researchers most likely do with their invention next?

A) Test it on mosquitoes.
B) Manufacture it in factories.
C) Give it away to a variety of stores.
D) Sew it into specific brands of clothing.

7. Making Inferences Article: "Mosquito repellents have been on the market for years, of course." Why does the author most likely include the words "of course"?

A) To emphasize the importance of repellants.
B) To show readers why mosquitoes are annoying.
C) To highlight the need for an improved product.
D) To indicate most people probably knew this fact already.

8. Making Inferences Article: What does the author assume the reader already knows in this text.

A) The ingredients in standard bug repellants
B) the way the patch has been tested with the public
C) the type of chemical used in the patch
D) the reason why mosquitoes bite people

9. Making Inferences Article: What choice would be a logical title for this article?

A) Mosquitoes are Pesky
B) A Safe Solution to Pesky Mosquitoes
C) Carbon Dioxide: Perfume of the Mosquito
D) Avoid Chemicals in Common Repellants

10. Making Inferences Article: Carbon dioxide is the first thing that attracts a mosquito to you. Your body heat is the second.

A) false
B) true

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