Neighbours, deliveries, heating and cooling

Tests: 8 of 19 right · Exam: 3 of 4 right · Kind: ★ · Understood: 19 of 23 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 117 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 ✗

Ruby in Toronto sees the post piling up outside the door of the old lady next door. What should she do?

1. Ignore it, because what happens next door is not her business — score 2
2. Take the post home to read it — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. Push the post through the window — no support
4. Tell her parents so someone can check on her — ✓ the right answer · score 5

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. 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 60, line 6: «A girl in Texas trusted a new online friend because he knew her school and hobbies; he had simply read her public posts, and he used them to trick her into thi…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «public posts» (+4); it fills the role the question asks for (+2); the same action «read» (+1). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). The right option, 4, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · ★ · wrong ✗

Which is the best way to get your frisbee back from a neighbour's roof garden?

1. Throw stones to knock it down — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Climb up the drainpipe — no support
3. Knock on their door and ask politely — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Leave a rude note on their door telling them to throw it 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 3 · ★ · right ✓

Why do grown-ups want to know before you go into a neighbour's house?

1. Neighbours' houses are always dirty — no support
2. Parents want to visit too — no support
3. A grown-up should always know where you are — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. It is against the law to visit anyone — no support

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 3 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 117, line 12: «A child checks with a parent before going inside a neighbour's house alone, so a grown-up knows where they are.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «know» (+3); the same doer «grown up» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · ★ · right ✓

A stranger at the door says he is selling a special prize to lucky families. What is most likely?

1. It may be a scam, so say no and fetch a grown-up — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. You should let him in to explain — no support
3. He has really picked your family out of the whole street to win — no support
4. You should give him your parents' bank card — 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 · ★ · wrong ✗

Why is it a bad idea to dry socks on top of a portable heater?

1. The heater will get too cold — no support
2. Covering the heater can make it catch fire — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. The socks will smell of smoke only — ← Mova's choice · score 4
4. The socks will shrink too much — score 4

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 3 with score 4, tied with another option at 4 (the first shown, or the one claiming less beyond what it knows, wins). Its support: lesson 76, line 15: «Clean underwear and socks are worn every day, because they hold sweat and germs.», reached through the cause of the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «underwear» (+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 6 · ★ · right ✓

Why close the curtains on a hot sunny afternoon?

1. They make the air wetter — no support
2. They make the sun go down sooner so evening comes early — score 2
3. They keep the sun's heat out of the room — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 3
4. They let more cool air in — no support

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 3 with score 3, against 2 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» (+3); the same thing acted on «loose things» (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 7 · ★ · wrong ✗

Why is it polite to ask before picking a neighbour's flowers?

1. The garden and its flowers belong to someone else — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Flowers die if they are not picked — ← Mova's choice · score 3
3. Neighbours like being woken up — no support
4. Asking makes flowers grow faster — 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 117, line 13: «Picking flowers from someone's garden needs their permission first.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «pick» (+3); the same thing acted on «flowers» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-2). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 8 · ★ · wrong ✗

Which is true about a dog barking behind its own fence?

1. It barks only because it wants a treat — ← Mova's choice · score 6
2. It wants you to climb over the fence and play — score 6
3. It may bite a hand that comes through — ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. Barking dogs never ever bite anyone at all — score 5

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 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 62, line 14: «A dog that eats medicine, a sock or other wrong things may need a vet, so you tell an adult straight away.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «need» (+4); the same doer «dog» (+1); a different thing acted on (counts against) (+1). The right option, 3, scored 6. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 9 · ★ · wrong ✗

A delivery driver leaves a neighbour's parcel with your family. What is the right thing?

1. Open it to check that nothing inside has been broken — ← Mova's choice · score 5
2. Give it to the neighbour the same day — ✓ the right answer · score 4
3. Keep it until they come and ask — score 4
4. Send it back to the shop — score 4

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. It chose option 1 with score 5, against 4 for the next best. Its support: lesson 106, line 2: «A microwave heats food by making the water in it jiggle, but metal makes sparks, sealed things burst and a whole egg explodes.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «burst» (+3); the same doer «sealed things» (+2). The right option, 2, scored 4. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 10 · ★ · wrong ✗

ball went over next door's fence again, just hop over?

1. Yes, fences are for climbing — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Yes, quickly before they see — no support
3. No, knock and ask politely — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Leave it there and buy a new one — 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 11 · ★ · right ✓

guy at the door selling stuff, says its a bargain

1. Tell him where your parents keep their money so he can wait — no support
2. Let him in to show you — no support
3. Give him money to be nice — no support
4. Say no politely and close the door or get a grown-up — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · 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 117, line 15: «Some door-to-door sellers are scams, so say no politely and close the door or fetch a grown-up.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «close» (+4); the same thing acted on «door» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 12 · ★ · right ✓

freezing, can i sit on the radiator

1. Yes, radiators never get really hot — no support
2. No, it can burn you, sit near it — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
3. Yes, if you sit on a thick cushion — no support
4. Yes, if it's only turned down low — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 117, line 16: «Radiators and heaters can burn skin, so you do not lean or sit on them.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «burn» (+4); the same doer «radiators» (+1); a different thing acted on (counts against) (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 13 · ★ · right ✓

its sooo hot, open the windows all day yeah?

1. Close curtains in the day, open windows at night, drink water — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
2. Wear lots of layers to trap cool — no support
3. Keep the oven door open all day to dry the air and make a breeze — score 5
4. Open everything at noon — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 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 117, line 18: «To keep a house cool in hot weather, close the curtains in the day, open the windows at night and drink water.», reached through a sentence linked to the one the question matched. What matched: the same action «drink» (+2); the same thing acted on «water» (+2); a different doer (counts against) (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 14 · ★ · right ✓

carbon monoxide alarm going off, everyone has headaches

1. Turn the alarm off and sleep — no support
2. Wait to see if it stops — no support
3. Get everyone out into fresh air and call the emergency number — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 10
4. Open one window a little and stay in bed until the headache passes — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 10, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 117, line 21: «If a carbon monoxide alarm goes off, or everyone gets headaches and feels dizzy, get everyone out into fresh air and call the emergency number.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «everyone» (+3); the same property (+3); the same action «get out» (+2); the same place «fresh air» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 15 · ★ · wrong ✗

drying my socks on the heater

1. Fine if they're thin — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Cover it all to dry faster — no support
3. Don't cover the heater, it can catch fire — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Only at night — 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 16 · ★ · wrong ✗

parcel guy says he needs to come in to sign

1. Open the back door instead — ← Mova's choice · score 3
2. Go out to his van — no support
3. Let him in quick — no support
4. Don't let him in, get your parent — ✓ the right answer · no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 3, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 116, line 6: «A boy in Ohio home alone opened the door to a man who said he was from the gas company; the man walked in and took things, and the boy was very frightened.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «door» (+3); the same action «open» (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). The right option, 4, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 17 · ★ · wrong ✗

did u hear a whole family nearly died cos they ran a generator in the garage, a neighbour saved em. real lesson?

1. Garages are safe if the door is half open — no support
2. You will always smell the gas in plenty of time to get out safely — ← Mova's choice · score 6
3. Carbon monoxide kills with no smell, so never run engines inside — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Generators are only dangerous if they are old — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 117, line 21: «If a carbon monoxide alarm goes off, or everyone gets headaches and feels dizzy, get everyone out into fresh air and call the emergency number.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «get out» (+4); the same property (+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 ✗

kids reckon old Mr Hill next door "hasn't been seen in a year, he's a ghost now" lol. what's the real thing to do

1. Climb his fence and look through every window to find him yourself — no support
2. Leave him alone, it is only a ghost story — score -1
3. Post it online so everyone can check on him — ← Mova's choice · score 7
4. Tell a grown-up you have not seen him, he may need help — ✓ the right answer · score 6

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 7, against 6 for the next best. Its support: lesson 59, line 12: «Things posted online can be copied and kept, even after you delete them.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «post» (+4); the same property (+2); a different thing acted on (counts against) (+1). The right option, 4, scored 6. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 19 · ★ · right ✓

Ruby's towel on the heater set off the smoke alarm n the whole street says her house "nearly blew up". pass it on?

1. Yes, people should keep well away from her house in case it blows up — no support
2. No, that is exaggerated; the lesson is never put cloth on heaters — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
3. Yes, but tell it as a funny story only — no support
4. Yes, because the alarm really went off — 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 117, line 7: «A boy in Leeds put a towel over a heater to dry it; it started to burn and filled the room with smoke.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «put» (+4); the same place «heater» (+1); a different thing acted on (counts against) (+1). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 1 · formal language · right ✓

Identify the principal reason for which a portable heater must not be covered or placed near curtains and bedding.

1. It will use a great deal more electricity and raise the bill — no support
2. It will make the curtains fade in colour — no support
3. It will cease to produce any heat at all — no support
4. It may set the fabric alight and start a fire — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 3

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 3, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 108, line 2: «Damaged cables, hot plugs and chargers smothered under bedding are warning signs of a fault that can start a fire.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «fire» (+3); the same action «start» (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 2 · formal language · right ✓

Whereas a child's ball has passed into a neighbour's garden, state the conduct consistent with good neighbourly practice.

1. Wait until nightfall and recover it unseen — no support
2. Abandon the ball and purchase another one — no support
3. Knock on the door and request its return politely — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Climb over the fence quickly to retrieve it before anyone sees — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 102, line 15: «Knock on a closed door and wait for an answer before going in.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «knock» (+4); the same place «closed door» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 3 · formal language · wrong ✗

Select the response that is consistent with the established facts concerning the maintenance of a cool dwelling in hot weather.

1. Close curtains by day, open windows at night — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Keep all windows closed and the heater on — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. Open the fridge door to cool down the room — score 5
4. Open curtains by day, shut windows at night — 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 61, line 12: «Cats can be badly hurt in falls, so you never drop or throw a cat and keep windows and balconies safe.», 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 «windows» (+1). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 4 · formal language · right ✓

It is given that a door-to-door seller calls at a residence. Determine the appropriate response of a child.

1. Say no politely, close the door or fetch an adult — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
2. Hand over pocket money to be polite to the seller — no support
3. Let the seller in to show the product to the family — no support
4. Give the seller the family's phone number — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 100, line 8: «If someone pushes in front of you, politely say you were there first or tell an adult.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «say» (+4); the same property (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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