Materials

Multiple-choice comprehension exercise

Read the following text and answer the questions below.

Every building material has unique properties that make it suitable for a variety of applications. Whether you’re constructing a new building or taking on a home improvement project, these basic construction materials may be useful for your building project.

1. What makes aluminum a useful building material? A. It is lightweight and malleable. B. It is resistant to salts. C. It is useful for countertops and sinks. D. It is a good insulator.

2. What are bricks made of? A. Dried clay. B. A variety of materials. C. Concrete. D. Steel.

3. What are some common uses for bricks? A. Walls, fireplaces, and pavement. B. Countertops, bathtubs, and sinks. C. Tiles, roofing, and chimneys. D. Window frames, moldings, and exterior wall panels.

4. Why has the construction of new brick walls declined in the twentieth century? A. They are too heavy. B. They are too expensive. C. They are too brittle. D. They are too weak.

5. What are ceramics made of? A. Steel. B. Concrete. C. Minerals. D. Wood.

6. What are some common uses for ceramics? A. Walls, fireplaces, and pavement. B. Countertops, bathtubs, and sinks. C. Tiles, roofing, and chimneys. D. Window frames, moldings, and exterior wall panels.

7. What is concrete made of? A. Crushed stone, gravel, and sand. B. Dried clay. C. A variety of materials. D. Steel.

8. What is rebar? A. A type of brick. B. A type of ceramic. C. A type of concrete. D. A type of steel.

9. What is the purpose of rebar? A. To provide tensile strength. B. To provide compressive strength. C. To provide insulation. D. To provide fire resistance.

10. What is concrete useful for? A. Countertops and sinks. B. Walls, fireplaces, and pavement. C. Tiles, roofing, and chimneys. D. Tile grout.

I hope this exercise is helpful. Good luck!

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