This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice electricity and circuits skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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Electricity and Circuits
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. You rub a balloon on a wool sweater. The balloon gains extra electrons. What charge does the balloon now have?
A) positive
B) negative
C) neutral
D) no charge at all
2. Which action would be the MOST dangerous around electricity?
A) turning off a light switch before changing a bulb
B) using a plug with a plastic handle
C) touching a frayed cord with wet hands
D) unplugging a device by pulling the plug
3. A student connects a battery, a switch, and two bulbs in series. She opens the switch. What happens?
A) only the first bulb turns off
B) only the second bulb turns off
C) both bulbs turn off
D) both bulbs get brighter
4. Lightning rods are placed on tall buildings. Why are they made of metal?
A) metal is a good insulator that blocks lightning
B) metal is shiny so lightning can see it
C) metal is a good conductor that safely carries the charge to the ground
D) metal is lightweight and easy to attach
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A material through which electricity cannot flow easily is called an insulator.
2. Static electricity is caused by an imbalance of positive and negative charges on an object.
3. A grounding wire carries excess electricity safely into the ground.
4. When you walk across carpet in socks, your body builds up a static charge.
5. The three-prong plug on some appliances includes a grounding pin for safety.
Electricity and Circuits
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. You rub a balloon on a wool sweater. The balloon gains extra electrons. What charge does the balloon now have?
A) positive
B) negative
C) neutral
D) no charge at all
2. Which action would be the MOST dangerous around electricity?
A) turning off a light switch before changing a bulb
B) using a plug with a plastic handle
C) touching a frayed cord with wet hands
D) unplugging a device by pulling the plug
3. A student connects a battery, a switch, and two bulbs in series. She opens the switch. What happens?
A) only the first bulb turns off
B) only the second bulb turns off
C) both bulbs turn off
D) both bulbs get brighter
4. Lightning rods are placed on tall buildings. Why are they made of metal?
A) metal is a good insulator that blocks lightning
B) metal is shiny so lightning can see it
C) metal is a good conductor that safely carries the charge to the ground
D) metal is lightweight and easy to attach
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) A material through which electricity cannot flow easily is called an insulator.
2) Static electricity is caused by an imbalance of positive and negative charges on an object.
3) A grounding wire carries excess electricity safely into the ground.
4) When you walk across carpet in socks, your body builds up a static charge.
5) The three-prong plug on some appliances includes a grounding pin for safety.
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9 Questions
12-18 minutes
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