Fire, candles and garage and garden tools

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

Lesson 115 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 · ★ · wrong ✗

A girl in Dublin falls asleep with a candle burning on her shelf. What could happen?

1. Nothing, candles are only dangerous outdoors — no support
2. The candle could set things alight and start a house fire — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. The room just gets too warm — no support
4. The candle goes out by itself as soon as she sleeps — ← Mova's choice · score 4

Why: It took the question to ask what happens next. It chose option 4 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 24: «Candles left burning near curtains or while people sleep are a common cause of house fires.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «leave» (+2); the same doer «candles» (+2). The right option, 2, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · ★ · right ✓

Why do firefighters tell people never to go back into a burning house?

1. Firefighters want to save the things themselves — no support
2. Houses get locked when there is a fire — no support
3. Smoke is only dangerous outside — no support
4. People die going back inside for things or pets — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 1

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 4 with score 1, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 2: «In a fire, things do not matter and people do: you get out at once, leave everything behind and tell the firefighters about any pet still inside.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same property (+1); the same circumstance (+1). Against it: a different action (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 3 · ★ · right ✓

Which garage chemical is especially dangerous to pets and children because it tastes sweet?

1. Builder's sand — no support
2. Antifreeze — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
3. Sawdust — no support
4. Water — no support

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 2 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 4: «For example, antifreeze tastes sweet, so a child or a dog might drink it, but even a little can kill; this is why garage chemicals are never touched.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+4); the same doer «antifreeze» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · ★ · right ✓

A boy in Melbourne wants to collect the stones in front of the mower while his mum mows. Why is this wrong?

1. It makes the grass grow back much faster and thicker afterwards — no support
2. The mower can throw stones and its blades can cut feet — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 3
3. The mower will stop working — no support
4. It scares the birds away — no support

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 2 with score 3, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 15: «Lawnmowers throw stones and their blades can cut off toes, so children stay well away.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «throw» (+3); the same thing acted on «stones» (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 5 · ★ · right ✓

Why is carbon monoxide from a car so dangerous?

1. You cannot see or smell it, but it poisons you — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. It smells so strongly of rotten eggs that everyone runs away — no support
3. It only hurts the car — no support
4. It is always thick black smoke — 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 6 · ★ · wrong ✗

Why is a garden pond a danger for a toddler even if it is shallow?

1. The fish might bite the toddler — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Young children can drown in very shallow water — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. Shallow water cannot hurt anyone — no support
4. Ponds are only dangerous in winter when the ice is thin — 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 · ★ · right ✓

What should happen to a used sparkler?

1. It goes into a bucket of water — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. It is given to a younger child — no support
3. It goes straight into the rubbish bin — no support
4. It is left on the grass — 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 8 · ★ · right ✓

Ben in Colorado steps on a rake and the handle hits his nose. How could it have been avoided?

1. By raking faster — no support
2. By laying the rake teeth down — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
3. By wearing gardening gloves — no support
4. By using a longer rake — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what something is like. It chose option 2 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 5: «Many garden accidents are simple to prevent: lay a rake with its teeth down, wear gloves, stay well away from the mower and empty the paddling pool after use.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «lay» (+4); it fills the role the question asks for (+2). Against it: a different thing acted on (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 9 · ★ · right ✓

Which is true about matches?

1. They are tools for grown-ups, and a fire can start very fast — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
2. They are safe little toys for children if you are very careful — no support
3. Only wooden matches can start fires — no support
4. Matches cannot start fires indoors — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 8, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 1: «Fire grows very fast: a candle flame that touches a curtain can fill a room with smoke in a few minutes, which is why matches, lighters and candles are grown-u…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «fire» (+4); the same property (+3); a different action (counts against) (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 10 · ★ · right ✓

found a lighter on the bus seat, keep it?

1. Keep it for camping — no support
2. Put it in your pocket for later — no support
3. Give it to a grown-up — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. Try it once to see if it works — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 112, line 9: «A needle or pin found on the floor should be put in a pincushion or given to a grown-up.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same receiver «grown up» (+4); the same action «give» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 11 · ★ · wrong ✗

candle in my room is on, going downstairs 4 a bit

1. Leave it, it'll be fine — ← Mova's choice · score 5
2. Put a book on top of it — no support
3. Blow it out first — ✓ the right answer · score 3
4. Move it near the curtain so it's out of the way — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 5, against 3 for the next best. Its support: lesson 115, line 9: «A lit candle must never be left alone, must be kept away from curtains, and is blown out before you leave the room.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «leave» (+4); the same thing acted on «lit candle» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-1). The right option, 3, scored 3. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 12 · ★ · right ✓

the cats still inside and the house is on fire!!

1. Run back in to grab her — no support
2. Get out and tell the firefighters about the cat — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
3. Go back in with a wet towel — no support
4. Call her name from inside the hall, then run back out — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 2: «In a fire, things do not matter and people do: you get out at once, leave everything behind and tell the firefighters about any pet still inside.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same property (+3); the same action «get out» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 13 · ★ · wrong ✗

firework didn't go off, can i go look

1. No, never go back to a used firework — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Kick it to check it — no support
3. Yes, after one minute — no support
4. Yes, pick it up and relight it — ← Mova's choice · score 5

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 14: «Fireworks are watched from a safe distance, a used firework is never picked up, and sparklers are held with gloves and put in water after.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «pick up» (+4); the same thing acted on «used firework» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-1). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 14 · ★ · wrong ✗

candle on my shelf, leaving it on while i sleep

1. Move it next to the curtain — no support
2. Only leave it if it's small — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. Leave it, candles go out alone — score 5
4. Blow it out, it can set things on fire — ✓ the right answer · score 3

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 5, tied with another option at 5 (the first shown, or the one claiming less beyond what it knows, wins). Its support: lesson 115, line 9: «A lit candle must never be left alone, must be kept away from curtains, and is blown out before you leave the room.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «leave» (+4); the same thing acted on «lit candle» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-1). The right option, 4, scored 3. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 15 · ★ · wrong ✗

smoke alarm beeping cos battery low, can i just take it out

1. Only put it back in winter — no support
2. Yes, it's not needed at night — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. Yes, take it out, the beeping is annoying and it's fine without — no support
4. No, tell an adult to change the battery, alarms save lives — ✓ the right answer · no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 40, line 21: «Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas with no colour and no smell, so homes with fuel-burning heaters or boilers need a carbon monoxide alarm.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «need» (+4); the same thing acted on «monoxide alarm» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-1). The right option, 4, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 16 · ★ · wrong ✗

fire in the house and smoke everywhere

1. Hide under the bed — score 4
2. Open every door in the house to look for where the fire is — ← Mova's choice · score 6
3. Get low, get out, stay out, call the emergency number — ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. Go back for your toys — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 6, tied with another option at 6 (the first shown, or the one claiming less beyond what it knows, wins). Its support: lesson 34, line 12: «Before opening a door in a fire, you feel it with the back of your hand; if it is hot, you use another way out. The back of the hand feels heat well, and your…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «open» (+4); the same thing acted on «door» (+2). The right option, 3, scored 6. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 17 · ★ · wrong ✗

did u hear the Smiths' house burnt down cos of a candle n "the flames were 50 metres high". what's probs exaggerated

1. That a candle can set curtains alight — no support
2. The 50 metres; candles near curtains really do start fires — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. That fire spreads through a room fast — ← Mova's choice · score 8
4. That a smoke alarm can give people enough time to get out safely — score 5

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 8, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 115, line 1: «Fire grows very fast: a candle flame that touches a curtain can fill a room with smoke in a few minutes, which is why matches, lighters and candles are grown-u…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «fire» (+4); the same property (+3); a different action (counts against) (+1). The right option, 2, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 18 · ★ · wrong ✗

kid in my class says his uncle went back in a fire for the cat n he's a hero, so u should too. real lesson?

1. Yes, go back quickly for any pets — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Yes, if the fire is only downstairs — no support
3. Yes, hold your breath and run in — no support
4. No, get out and tell firefighters about the pet — ✓ 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 19 · ★ · wrong ✗

my brother says a boy's dog drank antifreeze in the garage n it's the boy's fault, everyone's saying it. pass it on?

1. Yes, but only to people with dogs — no support
2. Yes, so everyone knows that he is the one who killed his dog — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. No, it is unkind; just know antifreeze is sweet but deadly — ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Yes, because it is a true story — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 5, tied with another option at 5 (the first shown, or the one claiming less beyond what it knows, wins). Its support: lesson 52, line 2: «Everyone knows how it feels to be left out, so a good friend notices a child standing alone and invites them in: «Do you want to play with us?»», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «know» (+4); the same doer «everyone» (+1). The right option, 3, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 1 · formal language · right ✓

Identify the principal reason for which antifreeze presents a particular danger to children and dogs.

1. It has no harm unless it is heated first — no support
2. It is bright blue and therefore easily seen — no support
3. It tastes sweet, yet even a little can kill — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. It is safe in small sips but not in large ones — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 115, line 18: «Weedkiller, slug pellets, paint, petrol and antifreeze are poisons, and antifreeze tastes sweet but is deadly.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «taste» (+4); the same doer «antifreeze» (+1); the same property (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 2 · formal language · right ✓

Whereas a fire has broken out in a dwelling, state the course of conduct to be followed in respect of pets remaining inside.

1. Leave and tell the firefighters about the pets — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
2. Stay inside the house until all of the pets have been found — no support
3. Open every window and call the pets loudly — no support
4. Go back inside to fetch the pets quickly — score 4

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 6, against 4 for the next best. Its support: lesson 115, line 11: «In a fire you leave everything and get out, and you tell firefighters about pets instead of going back.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «tell» (+4); the same thing acted on «firefighters» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 3 · formal language · wrong ✗

Which of the following statements most accurately characterises carbon monoxide contained in car exhaust?

1. It is a harmless gas that merely smells of petrol — ← Mova's choice · score 7
2. It is dangerous only when it is visible as smoke — no support
3. It is poisonous and can be neither seen nor smelt — ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. It is poisonous only when the car is moving fast — score 6

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 1 with score 7, against 6 for the next best. Its support: lesson 40, line 21: «Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas with no colour and no smell, so homes with fuel-burning heaters or boilers need a carbon monoxide alarm.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «poisonous gas» (+3); it fills the role the question asks for (+2); the same doer «carbon monoxide» (+1); the same light verb (be, have, do, get, go) (+1). The right option, 3, scored 6. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 4 · formal language · wrong ✗

Select the response that is consistent with the established facts concerning the use of paddling pools by young children.

1. They are covered with a blanket and left full for next time — score 5
2. They are safe without supervision as the water is shallow — no support
3. They are emptied after use, as toddlers drown in shallow water — ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. They are left full overnight to keep the water warm — ← Mova's choice · score 6

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 6, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 68, line 10: «Goats explore with their mouths and chew almost anything, so you keep loose things out of their reach.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «keep» (+4); the same thing acted on «loose things» (+2). The right option, 3, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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