Going up and down stairs safely

Tests: 6 of 19 right · Exam: 2 of 4 right · Kind: plain · Understood: 9 of 23 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 1 of the everyday course of Mova's primary school, as Mova's small model took its tests: it had read this lesson and the ones before it and learned from their exercises. Each test shows the options in the order the student saw them, its choice, the right answer, the score of every option and why it chose. The lesson itself, sentence by sentence with trees and pragmatics: the lesson in the corpora.

Every question of this lesson and each of its options parsed by Mova, with trees and pragmatics: the lesson's questions in the corpora.

Test 1 · right ✓

A girl in Toronto carries a stack of books so tall she cannot see the steps. What should she do?

1. Carry fewer books so she can see — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 12
2. Lean back and keep going — score 5
3. Walk down backwards — no support
4. Go down faster before she drops them all — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 1 with score 12, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 1, line 4: «When you carry something, carry it so you can still see your feet and the steps, and keep one hand free for the rail; make two small trips instead of one big o…», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+6); the same action «see» (+4); its «because» matches the remembered cause (+4). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · right ✓

Which habit keeps you safest on stairs?

1. Taking big leaps to get to the bottom sooner — no support
2. Running so you spend less time there — no support
3. Sliding down the banister — no support
4. Holding the rail and taking each step — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 3

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 4 with score 3, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 4: «When you carry something, carry it so you can still see your feet and the steps, and keep one hand free for the rail; make two small trips instead of one big o…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «carry» (+2); the same thing acted on «step» (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 3 · wrong ✗

Tom slips on the top step of a long staircase. What helps him most?

1. Being in a big hurry to get down — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Having his hands in his pockets — no support
3. His hand already on the rail — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. His heavy backpack pulling him back — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · right ✓

Why is a school bag left on the stairs a problem?

1. Someone can trip over it and fall — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. It makes the stairs weaker — no support
3. It makes the stairs dirty and muddy for everyone — no support
4. It blocks the light — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 5 · right ✓

Sam is in his socks on shiny wooden stairs. What would make him safer?

1. Running down quickly — no support
2. Holding a cup of juice — no support
3. Taking the socks off or wearing shoes — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
4. Pulling his socks up high over his ankles — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. It chose option 3 with score 8, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 12: «Toys, shoes and bags left on stairs are easy to trip over.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+6); the same thing acted on «toys» (+4). Against it: a different action (counts against) (-2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 6 · wrong ✗

The light on the stairs is broken at night. What is the safest choice?

1. Go down quickly in the dark — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Turn on another light and hold the rail — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. Carry a big box in front of you to feel the way — no support
4. Jump the steps you cannot see — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 7 · wrong ✗

What would happen if two children pushed each other on the stairs?

1. Nothing, because stairs are soft and safe — no support
2. One could fall down many steps — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. It would just make the game faster — ← Mova's choice · score 2
4. They would only ever slip one step — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what happens next. It chose option 3 with score 2, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 14: «Running, pushing or playing games on stairs is dangerous.», reached through what followed the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «games» (+4). Against it: a different action (counts against) (-2). The right option, 2, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 8 · wrong ✗

Which is true about stairs?

1. Handrails are only for decoration — no support
2. Only old people ever fall on stairs — ← Mova's choice · score 8
3. Many falls at home happen on stairs — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Stairs are safest when you run — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 8, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 19: «Older people who fall on stairs can break a hip, which can take months to heal.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «fall» (+4); the same place «stairs» (+4). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 9 · wrong ✗

A mum carries a baby upstairs. Why is her other hand on the rail?

1. To count the steps — no support
2. To keep the rail clean — ← Mova's choice · score 4
3. Because the baby likes the rail — no support
4. So she can hold on if she slips — ✓ the right answer · no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 5: «For example, a boy in Denver carrying a tall laundry basket downstairs cannot see the steps, so he takes half the clothes first and holds the rail with his fre…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «hold» (+2); the same thing acted on «rail» (+2). The right option, 4, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 10 · right ✓

carrying the laundry basket down, cant see the steps lol, just go for it?

1. Yes, just go a bit faster — no support
2. Yes, if you shut your eyes and count every step — no support
3. Yes, if you lean way back — no support
4. No, take half now so you can see the steps — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 12

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 12, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 4: «When you carry something, carry it so you can still see your feet and the steps, and keep one hand free for the rail; make two small trips instead of one big o…», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «see» (+4); the same thing acted on «feet» (+4); its «because» matches the remembered cause (+4). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 11 · wrong ✗

mum!! lego all over the stairs again

1. Leave it, people can step over it — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Only matters at night — no support
3. Pick it up before someone trips on it — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Kick it down to the bottom step — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 12 · wrong ✗

in my socks, wood stairs, kinda slippy

1. Pull the socks up higher — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Just run so you don't slip — no support
3. Take the socks off or put shoes on — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Hold your phone out in front for balance — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 13 · wrong ✗

texting my mate on the way downstairs, its fine innit

1. Only a problem going up — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. No, you can miss a step and fall — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. Yes, if you go quickly — no support
4. Yes, phones help you balance on stairs — no support

Why: Nothing it remembers matched the question, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 14 · wrong ✗

bro just slid down the stairs on a sleeping bag, he's crying and his arm looks weird

1. Pull his arm straight to fix it — ← Mova's choice · score -1
2. Give him a drink and send him to bed — no support
3. Keep him still and get an adult straight away — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Tell him to shake it off and keep playing — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score -1, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 20: «If someone falls and a bone may be broken (it hurts a lot or looks a strange shape), keep them still and get an adult at once; never try to pull it straight yo…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «pull» (+2); the same property (+1). Against it: a different thing acted on (counts against) (-1); one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-3). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 15 · right ✓

why's mum so mad about my lego on the stairs lol

1. Someone can step on it, fall and get badly hurt — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. It makes the stairs harder to clean — no support
3. Stairs get scratched by the hard plastic bricks for good — no support
4. Lego gets lost when it is on the stairs — no support

Why: Nothing it remembers matched the question, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 16 · wrong ✗

nan's got the shopping and the stairs light's broken. what do i do

1. Leave it, she has done it for years — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Run past her so you are out of the way — no support
3. Tell her to hurry before it gets darker — no support
4. Carry a bag for her and turn on a lamp or torch — ✓ the right answer · no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 17 · wrong ✗

did u hear, Jack's grandad fell down the stairs over a skateboard, broke his hip, they reckon he's in hospital for a year!!

1. Everything in it must be exactly true because it was so detailed — no support
2. It proves only old people ever fall on stairs — ← Mova's choice · score 4
3. The real lesson is to keep stairs clear; the year in hospital is probably blown up — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. The real lesson is to stop using stairs at home — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 1, line 19: «Older people who fall on stairs can break a hip, which can take months to heal.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «fall» (+2); the same place «stairs» (+2). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 18 · wrong ✗

kid at school says his cousin slid down the banister and flew right out the window, swear down

1. It must be true, so banisters are safe if there is no window — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. It means windows near stairs are the only danger — no support
3. It is most likely a tall tale; sliding on banisters is still a bad idea — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. It proves sliding is fine as long as you hold on — no support

Why: Nothing it remembers matched the question, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 19 · wrong ✗

everyone's saying Mia cried on the stairs cos she fell in front of the whole class, shall i post it

1. Yes, it is true so it is fine to post — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. No, keep it to yourself; it would only embarrass her — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. Yes, if you leave her name out but add a photo — no support
4. Yes, but only to the people in your class — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 1 · formal language · wrong ✗

Which of the following statements most accurately characterises the relative hazard of descending, as opposed to ascending, a staircase?

1. The two are equally hazardous in every circumstance — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Ascent is the more hazardous, since the legs must raise the full weight of the body — no support
3. Neither presents any hazard to a person of school age — no support
4. Descent is the more hazardous, since a loss of footing propels the body forward and downward — ✓ the right answer · no support

Why: Nothing it remembers matched the question, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 2 · formal language · right ✓

Identify the principal reason for which a person traversing a staircase is advised to maintain contact with the handrail.

1. It affords a means of arresting the body should the person trip or slip — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. It prevents the staircase from moving under load — no support
3. It obliges the person to ascend at a greater speed — no support
4. It reduces the wear sustained by the treads of the stairs over many years — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 3 · formal language · wrong ✗

It being given that a person must convey a load down a staircase, select the response that is consistent with established safe practice.

1. The load should be carried as rapidly as possible so as to shorten the descent — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. The load should be such that the steps and feet remain visible, one hand being kept free for the rail — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. The load should be raised above the head with the arms fully extended — no support
4. The load should be held before the face so that it may be steadied with both hands — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 4 · formal language · right ✓

Whereas socks are worn upon smooth wooden stairs, determine which measure most effectively diminishes the risk of slipping.

1. The removal of the socks or the wearing of shoes possessing grip — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. The pulling of the socks higher upon the leg — no support
3. The carrying of a heavy object for added weight — no support
4. The descent of the stairs at a running pace — no support

Why: No option found support in what it remembers, so it guessed: it took the first option shown. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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