Version 1: Simpler Grade 2 Structures and Mechanisms Introduction Test
- What is a structure?
a) Something that moves
b) Something that is built or made
c) Something that makes noise
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- Which of the following is an example of a structure?
a) A bicycle
b) A cloud
c) A song
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- What is a simple machine?
a) A machine that is very complicated
b) A machine that is easy to use
c) A machine that helps us do work with less effort
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- Which of the following is a simple machine?
a) A computer
b) A hammer
c) A television
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Version 2: Grade 2 Structures and Mechanisms Introduction Test (Same as original)
- What is a structure?
a) Something that moves
b) Something that is built or made
c) Something that makes noise
Answer:
- Which of the following is an example of a structure?
a) A bicycle
b) A cloud
c) A song
Answer:
- What is a simple machine?
a) A machine that is very complicated
b) A machine that is easy to use
c) A machine that helps us do work with less effort
Answer:
- Which of the following is a simple machine?
a) A computer
b) A hammer
c) A television
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- What does a lever do?
a) It helps us cut things
b) It helps us lift heavy objects
c) It helps us see things better
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- Which of the following is an example of a lever?
a) A seesaw
b) A pencil
c) A book
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- What does a pulley do?
a) It helps us write
b) It helps us see things far away
c) It helps us lift heavy objects
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- Which of the following is an example of a pulley?
a) A car
b) A kite
c) A flagpole
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- What does a wheel and axle do?
a) It helps us see things better
b) It helps us move things easily
c) It helps us listen to music
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- Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axle?
a) A bookshelf
b) A bicycle
c) A chair
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Version 3: More Complex Grade 2 Structures and Mechanisms Introduction Test
- What is a structure?
a) Something that moves
b) Something that is built or made
c) Something that makes noise
Answer:
- Which of the following is an example of a structure?
a) A bicycle
b) A cloud
c) A song
Answer:
- What is a simple machine?
a) A machine that is very complicated
b) A machine that is easy to use
c) A machine that helps us do work with less effort
Answer:
- Which of the following is a simple machine?
a) A computer
b) A hammer
c) A television
Answer:
- What does a lever do?
a) It helps us cut things
b) It helps us lift heavy objects
c) It helps us see things better
Answer:
- Which of the following is an example of a lever?
a) A seesaw
b) A pencil
c) A book
Answer:
- What does a pulley do?
a) It helps us write
b) It helps us see things far away
c) It helps us lift heavy objects
Answer:
- Which of the following is an example of a pulley?
a) A car
b) A kite
c) A flagpole
Answer:
- What does a wheel and axle do?
a) It helps us see things better
b) It helps us move things easily
c) It helps us listen to music
Answer:
- Which of the following is an example of a wheel and axle?
a) A bookshelf
b) A bicycle
c) A chair
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- What is the purpose of an inclined plane?
a) To help us write
b) To help us see things far away
c) To help us move heavy objects up or down
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- Which of the following is an example of an inclined plane?
a) A car
b) A slide
c) A tree
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- What does a screw do?
a) It helps us cut things
b) It helps us lift heavy objects
c) It holds things together or fastens them
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- Which of the following is an example of a screw?
a) A ball
b) A pencil
c) A screwdriver
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- What does a wedge do?
a) It helps us see things better
b) It helps us move things easily
c) It helps us split or separate objects
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- Which of the following is an example of a wedge?
a) A bookshelf
b) A knife
c) A chair
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