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Fourth Grade: Ramanujan
Fourth Grade: Ramanujan
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1
What is the central theme of Ramanujan’s story?
Math is an easy subject for everyone.
Teamwork is the key to success.
Failure means you should try a different subject.
Success often requires both creativity and perseverance.
2
Which of the following events best shows that perseverance led to Ramanujan’s success?
His work was recognized after he kept trying for years.
His teachers immediately praised him.
He stopped working on math after receiving rejection.
His work was recognized after he kept trying for years.
3
What is the purpose of including quotes from Ramanujan’s teachers?
To highlight the impact of his talent and creativity
To explain how teachers doubted his abilities
To show that teachers were essential to his success
To show that he didn’t need school
4
Why does the author include information about Ramanujan’s struggles in school?
To highlight that success can come after difficulties
To show how school helped him succeed
To show that he was good at everything
To prove that he wasn’t good at math
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Why did Ramanujan continue working on math even when others doubted him?
He enjoyed proving people wrong.
He believed others would solve his equations for him.
He needed to pass his math exams.
He was determined to solve problems and share his ideas.
6
What does the word “recognition” mean in the sentence: “Ramanujan worked for years before gaining recognition”?
Praise and acknowledgment of success
Competition between mathematicians
Punishment for failure
Ignorance of his work
7
What does the word “innovative” mean in the sentence: “Ramanujan created innovative ways to solve math problems”?
Simple and easy
Complicated and confusing
Creative and new
Old and outdated
8
What does the author suggest by describing how Ramanujan kept working despite rejection?
Failure is a sign to give up.
Only talented people can succeed.
Hard work and perseverance are key to success.
Math problems are easy for everyone.
9
Which sentence best shows how Ramanujan’s creativity made him different from others?
“He invented new ways to solve equations that confused others.”
“He followed his teachers’ instructions exactly.”
“He asked for help from his classmates.”
“He copied examples from math books.”
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What can the reader infer about the role of Ramanujan’s notebook in his success?
It contained creative ideas that were useful later.
He rarely used the notebook.
It was full of mistakes that others corrected.
The notebook contained only copied work.
