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History of the Toothbrush and Making Inferences
  • 1. Toothbrush Article: Which statement best explains the author's view of early forms of the toothbrush?
A) They cost little to make.
B) They helped keep teeth clean.
C) They weren't very hygienic.
D) They were extremely innovative.
  • 2. Toothbrush Article: Based on the passage, what is the meaning of the word bristle?
A) an animal hair used to make a brush
B) the stem of a toothbrush
C) a special toothbrush
D) a part of a hog
  • 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 people chewed on them to help clean the teeth
B) because people chewed them after using them
C) because they were chewed on by animals
D) because they tasted better when chewed
  • 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) Manufacture it in factories.
B) Sew it into specific brands of clothing.
C) Test it on mosquitoes.
D) Give it away to a variety of stores.
  • 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 highlight the need for an improved product.
B) To indicate most people probably knew this fact already.
C) To show readers why mosquitoes are annoying.
D) To emphasize the importance of repellants.
  • 8. Making Inferences Article: What does the author assume the reader already knows in this text.
A) the type of chemical used in the patch
B) the way the patch has been tested with the public
C) The ingredients in standard bug repellants
D) the reason why mosquitoes bite people
  • 9. Making Inferences Article: What choice would be a logical title for this article?
A) Avoid Chemicals in Common Repellants
B) A Safe Solution to Pesky Mosquitoes
C) Mosquitoes are Pesky
D) Carbon Dioxide: Perfume of the Mosquito
  • 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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