Simple past: Electric CircuitsOnline version Reading comprehension activity. Read and choose the best answer. by Alexandra Aguirre 1 What were the basic parts of an electric circuit in the past? a Wires, a switch, and a battery b A power source, wires, and a device using electricity c A light bulb, a fan, and a switch d A motor, a fan, and a battery 2 What happened when there was a break in the circuit? a The electricity flowed faster b The circuit completed successfully c The electricity stopped flowing, and the bulb didn't light up d The battery stopped working 3 Who created the first simple battery, and when? a Nikola Tesla in 1900 b Benjamin Franklin in 1750 c Alessandro Volta in 1800 d Thomas Edison in 1879 4 What was one of the devices people powered using simple circuits? a A refrigerator b A television c A light bulb d washing machine 5 Why was Alessandro Volta's invention important for electric circuits? a Because it helped people build electric cars b Because it was the first step in developing complex electric circuits c Because it allowed people to create stronger electric lights d Because it made radios more efficient 6 Which sentence is correct in the simple past tense? a People is using simple circuits to power devices. b People used simple circuits to power devices. c People uses simple circuits to power devices. d People use simple circuits to power devices. 7 What is the past tense form of the verb "create"? a Creating b Created c Creates d Create 8 Choose the correct sentence: a Alessandro Volta created the first simple battery. b lessandro Volta was creating the first simple battery. c Alessandro Volta creates the first simple battery. d Alessandro Volta will create the first simple battery.
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