ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension Quiz
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Read the passage, then answer. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell works on ways to send sound over wires. He wants people to speak to each other from far away. Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, spend many days testing parts. Sometimes the wires crackle, and sometimes nothing happens at all. Bell keeps a notebook of ideas and sketches. He learns that a thin membrane can vibrate like an eardrum. If the vibration changes an electric current, it might carry sound. On March 10, 1876, Bell tries a new setup in his Boston lab. He accidentally spills liquid on his clothes and calls out, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you." Watson hears the words through the device in another room. The message is simple, but it works. The invention becomes known as the telephone. Soon, Bell demonstrates it to others, and interest grows. Over time, telephones connect homes, businesses, and cities. The passage highlights the value of experiments and teamwork. It shows how a practical need can inspire a new invention. Identify the best summary of the passage.
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