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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 were extremely innovative.
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) the stem of a toothbrush
B) a special toothbrush
C) an animal hair used to make a brush
D) a part of a hog
  • 3. Toothbrush Article: The nylon toothbrush gained popularity before World War II.
A) false
B) true
  • 4. Toothbrush Article: Why were early toothbrushes most likely called "chew sticks"?
A) because people chewed them after using them
B) because people chewed on them to help clean the teeth
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 worked better than any toothbrush before it.
B) It originally used animal hairs.
C) It was vry popular when it was invented.
D) It was cheaper than previous toothbrushes.
  • 6. Making Inferences Article: What will the researchers most likely do with their invention next?
A) Give it away to a variety of stores.
B) Test it on mosquitoes.
C) Manufacture it in factories.
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 show readers why mosquitoes are annoying.
B) To highlight the need for an improved product.
C) To emphasize the importance of repellants.
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 way the patch has been tested with the public
B) The ingredients in standard bug repellants
C) the reason why mosquitoes bite people
D) the type of chemical used in the patch
  • 9. Making Inferences Article: What choice would be a logical title for this article?
A) Carbon Dioxide: Perfume of the Mosquito
B) A Safe Solution to Pesky Mosquitoes
C) Mosquitoes are Pesky
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) true
B) false
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