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Practice Test – The Fabulous Perpetual Motion Machine
VOCABULARY: Matching. Directions: Use the colors (red, blue, yellow, green, purple) to match each word to its meaning.
Fabulous Examining closely Inspecting Claps hands in appreciation Applauds Especially good or unique Browsing Tasks planned and preformed to achieve a specific goal project Viewing randomly or casually
Word Analysis
Matching. Directions: Use the colors (red, blue, yellow, green, purple) to match each word to its meaning.
Delicious Not bright or clear; something you remember slightly but not very well fiercely Not knowing about something Unaware Food or drink that smells or tastes extremely good Dim Very attractive; very pleasant Beautiful In a violent or angry way; very strong or powerful shiny Better or more important than usual things; treatment that is better than usual; different from normal things, or used for a particular purpose Special A surface that is bright because it reflects light
Reading Comprehension
Read the selection. Then answer the questions.
From Tamales to Tired Chairs
With three generations present, the celebrations and reunions of Eduardo’s family were big. The door would open and in would come a stream of people carrying beverages and food. On this day, he stood back and looked at his family. His grandparents had always been old and had sat in the same tired chairs. His parents were like the people he watched on television. They joked about problems but never solved them. That made the shows funny, but not his own parents. Then there were his younger brothers and sisters and cousins. He didn’t feel connected to them either. Fun for Eduardo meant playing video games and being online. He and his friends were the only ones who understood what was important. As Eduardo watched his relatives, he noticed his uncle Beto, who stood silent through most family gatherings. “Hey, Beto.” Beto tipped his head in greeting. Beto didn’t waste words. “This place is an anthill.” Again Beto tipped his head, meaning yes. “How can we be family and all be so different?” Beto looked at Eduardo for a very long moment. Finally, Beto the stone monument spoke. “You mean different from you.” Now Eduardo began using Beto’s silent language. He nodded his head yes. Beto smiled. “Yes, each generation is different, but each takes its turn carrying tamales. You’re eleven years old. Now, go help your aunt.” Eduardo understood. “Each generation needs to be useful and helpful, and you can start small, by carrying tamales,” Beto said.
13. What time period is Eduardo thinking about in the second paragraph of the selection?
A. He imagines what future family gatherings would be like.
B. He generalizes about the past family gatherings he has been to.
C. He describes the family gathering he will be attending next.
D. He explains how the people at the current gathering are related.
14. Eduardo stops speaking right after
A. Beto says each generation is different.
B. he compares the gathering to an anthill.
C. Beto replies to his first question.
D. he says hello to his uncle Beto.
15. Why does Eduardo feel he is disconnected from his family members? A. He is hurt that his favorite relative, Beto, very rarely talks to him.
B. He thinks everyone else likes tamales much more than he does.
C. He is sad that his relatives cannot seem to solve their problems.
D. He believes his friends are the only people who think like he does.
GRAMMAR / WRITING CONVENTIONS
Directions: Underline the verb or verbs that use the wrong tense. Write the correct tense.
1. Last year, Teresa made a fascinating science project. It shows the ice in Antarctica. Teresa demonstrates the ice shrinking. When the projects were judged, Teresa won first place. ______
2. We will work on our project next week. I discuss my ideas with my group. It will be interesting to hear everyone’s ideas.
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3. The play is about an amazing invention. It describes a very useful machine. Today’s inventors were creative.
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Directions: Replace each underlined verb with the verb in the correct tense. Use the correct tense to make the order of events clear.
4. People begin using electrical power in the 1800s. ______
5. Edison invent the electric light. ______
6. Today, everyone depend on electricity. ______
7. People used electricity for work and play. ______
8. In the future, the demand for electrical power increase.
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WRITING Compare and Contrast: What were Lily and Carlos’ goals for inventing their machine other than winning the prize at the science fair? Are these the goals you would have if you invented such a machine?