Marvelous Machines
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
79
Meet Sam and Lisa. They are going on an exciting journey! To start, they ride their bicycles. Did you know a bicycle is a complex machine? It has simple machines like wheels and axles that make it move! Next, they see a big crane lifting heavy things. The crane uses simple machines like levers and pulleys. Finally, before bedtime, they look at a clock. Its hands move because of gears, another simple machine. Complex machines help us every day!
Question 1
What is a bicycle considered as?
A
A complex machine
Explanation. A bicycle is considered a complex machine because it uses several simple machines like wheels and axles to work.
B
A simple machine
C
A toy
D
A type of food
E
A type of animal
Question 2
What simple machines does a crane use?
A
Levers and pulleys
Explanation. A crane uses simple machines like levers and pulleys to lift heavy things.
B
Gears and wheels
C
Axles and wheels
D
Levers and gears
E
Pulleys and axles
Question 3
What makes the hands of a clock move?
A
Gears
Explanation. The hands of a clock move because of gears, which are a type of simple machine.
B
Levers
C
Pulleys
D
Wheels
E
Axles
Question 4
What is not a simple machine?
A
Clock
Explanation. A clock is not a simple machine. However, it uses gears, which are a type of simple machine, to work.
B
Wheel
C
Axle
D
Lever
E
Pulley
Question 5
Who are the characters going on an exciting journey?
A
Tom and Jerry
B
Harry and Hermione
C
Katniss and Peeta
D
Frodo and Sam
E
Sam and Lisa
Explanation. In the text, it is stated that Sam and Lisa are going on an exciting journey.
or share via
Assign the ReadTheory pretest to determine students' reading levels.
