Question

summarizing informational texts — quiz — level e
catherine wong at the science talent search, a competition run by the society for science and the public
fill in the blanks to complete a summary of this part of the passage.

the idea for naomi chetan shahs medical invention began closer to home. when she was in sixth grade she noticed that her dad and brother had runny noses all year long, not just during allergy season.

throughout middle school, she collected air samples to research indoor air pollution. by analyzing her results she was able to figure out the cause of her familys health problems. naomis family is indian, and they burn incense and candles as part of their culture. this burning created air pollutants that made her dad and brother feel sick. in high school naomi designed a computer program to diagnose problems like these. her program was unique, so she realized she should apply for a patent.

naomi wanted to solve her familys health problems. first, she collected and analyzed ▲ samples.
she learned t season icense and candles home problems.
then she desi air program and applied for a patent.

Explanation:

1. Match the first blank to the text: Naomi collected and analyzed air samples for her research.
2. Match the second blank to the text: She learned the health problems came from burning incense and candles at home.
3. Match the third blank to the text: She designed a computer program to diagnose air-related health problems.

Answer:

Naomi wanted to solve her family's
health problems. First, she collected
and analyzed air samples.
She learned the cause of their health problems was burning incense at
home.
Then she designed a computer
program and applied for a patent.