"The Blowdryer" | Free Online Reading Comprehension Exercises

"The Blow-Dryer"

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

A blow-dryer is a common household appliance.

Have you ever wondered how a blow-dryer works?

A small fan inside the dryer spins when you turn it on.

The fan sucks air into the dryer from the back.

The air warms up as it passes across heated coils inside the blow-dryer.

The warm air blows out the front of the dryer and dries your hair.

This is much faster than using a towel to dry your hair.

What is this passage mainly about?
1. how blowdryers work
2. why blowdryers are safe
3. why you should not towel dry your hair
What does spin mean?
1. to move up and down
2. to make a loud noise
3. to turn around quickly
According to the passage, what does the fan on a blowdryer do?
1. heats the coils
2. sucks air into the dryer
3. keeps the dryer cool
What does suck mean?
1. to push
2. to draw in
3. to blow out
What does this passage suggest about blowdryers?
1. They are safe.
2. They save time.
3. They cost a lot of money.