Diamonds
Reading Comprehension Quiz
According to the text, how do gem makers shape diamonds?
They use large knives.
They use sand paper.
They use metal saws.
They use other diamonds.
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What are the two factors that determine a diamond's hardness according to the text?
Purity and color
Purity and structure
Structure and shape
Color and carbon
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Which type of diamond DOES NOT have a carbon defect?
Clear diamond
Red diamond
Blue diamond
Yellow diamond
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How do you know this? Cite the text in your answer.
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The author of the article would most likely AGREE with which statement?
Diamond is much harder than azurite.
Azurite is much harder than diamond.
Diamond is much prettier than azurite.
Azurite is much prettier than diamond.
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What causes a diamond to turn yellow?
Nitrogen
Carbon
Azurite
Boron
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How do you know this? Use the text in your answer.
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A pure diamond is made entirely from which?
Carbon
Boron
Azurite
Nitrogen
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Why are red diamonds worth so much money?
They are the rarest of all diamonds.
They are soft and easy to shape.
They are the hardest diamond of all.
They have the highest purity of all diamonds.
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The author of the article would most likely DISAGREE with which statement?
Pure diamonds are made entirely from carbon.
Trapped boron causes diamonds to turn bluish.
Purity affects the hardness of a diamond.
Blue diamonds are the most pure.
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Why do you think this? Refer to the text in your answer.
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Which is a FACT?
Azurite jewelry is prettier than diamond jewelry.
Red diamonds look even better than clear diamonds.
Diamonds have their atoms arranged in a crystal structure.
Diamonds are beautiful.
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Which best expresses the author's purpose in writing this text?
He is persuading readers to purchase diamonds.
He is describing how diamonds are mined.
He is explaining properties of diamonds.
He is arguing that diamonds cost too much money.
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Why is diamond more suitable for jewelry than azurite? Refer to the text in your answer.
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From where do diamonds get their color? What is the difference between a clear diamond and a colored diamond?
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Which color diamond would you like to have, if any, and why? Explain your opinion completely and refer to text in your response.
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