Greeting neighbours and new people

Tests: 8 of 18 right · Exam: 2 of 4 right · Kind: ★ · Understood: 16 of 22 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 123 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 Florida forgot the new teacher's name after one minute. What is the best thing to do?

1. Hope the teacher never asks her anything — ← Mova's choice · score 6
2. Politely ask the teacher to tell her the name again — ✓ the right answer · score 6
3. Ask a friend to make up a name — score 4
4. Call the teacher "Miss" for the rest of the year — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. 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 56, line 7: «A girl in Glasgow told the first adult she trusted, the school nurse, that she felt unsafe walking home; the nurse spoke to her parents and they changed how sh…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «trust» (+3); it fills the role the question asks for (+2); the same thing acted on «first adult» (+1). The right option, 2, scored 6. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · ★ · right ✓

Why is a hello to an old man who lives alone more important than it seems?

1. Because it is a law to greet every neighbour — no support
2. Because he might be a famous person — no support
3. Being noticed cheers lonely people and shows if they need help — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Because old people often pay children a little money just to say hello — 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 10: «An elderly neighbour who lives alone may fall and need help, so tell a grown-up if you have not seen them for a while.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «help» (+4); the same action «need» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 3 · ★ · wrong ✗

A new boy in Wellington stands alone at break on his first day. What would help him most?

1. Tell him your name and invite him to join your game — ✓ the right answer · score 8
2. Tell him new pupils must wait a week to play — score 8
3. Watch from a distance to see if he finds some friends by himself — ← Mova's choice · score 11
4. Ask him why his family moved — no support

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 3 with score 11, against 8 for the next best. Its support: lesson 82, line 5: «A boy in Ohio stopped his antibiotics after two days because he felt better; the ear infection came back worse and he needed a second, longer course.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «feel» (+5); it fills the role the question asks for (+3); the same doer «boy» (+2); one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (+1). The right option, 1, scored 8. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · ★ · right ✓

Your frisbee lands in the garden of a neighbour you do not know. What do you do?

1. Send your little brother over the fence — no support
2. Knock, say sorry and ask if you may get it — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
3. Forget it and never play near the fence again — no support
4. Jump the fence while they are out — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 2 with score 8, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 123, line 4: «A ball over the fence is a small test of manners: you do not climb into the garden, which is trespassing, but knock, say sorry and ask politely.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same property (+3); it fills the role the question asks for (+3); the same action «say» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 5 · ★ · right ✓

Why do people like it when you use their name?

1. Because it is shorter than saying hello — no support
2. People like hearing their name, and it shows you remember them — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
3. Because names are secret and only close friends are allowed to know them — score 2
4. Because everyone forgets their own name — score 5

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 123, line 10: «People like to hear their own name, so it is worth learning your neighbours' names.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «own name» (+3); the same action «hear» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 6 · ★ · right ✓

A new girl's name is Siobhan, and you are not sure how to say it. What should you do?

1. Ask her how to say it and try your best — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 9
2. Spell it out loud letter by letter every time — no support
3. Call her "Sarah", since it is close enough — score 5
4. Never use her name to avoid a mistake — score 6

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 1 with score 9, against 6 for the next best. Its support: lesson 123, line 15: «It is fine to ask how to say a name that is hard for you, and saying it properly shows respect.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «name» (+4); it fills the role the question asks for (+3); the same action «say» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 7 · ★ · right ✓

A family with two small children moves in across the road in Arizona. Which is the kindest welcome?

1. Go over with your parents to say hello, maybe with a card — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Leave a note asking them to be quiet — no support
3. Tell other neighbours they look strange — no support
4. Wait at home until they come over and introduce themselves to you — 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 · ★ · wrong ✗

Both you and a new classmate are shy. Who should say "Hi" first?

1. Nobody, because shy people prefer silence — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Whoever is taller should go first — no support
3. Only the teacher is allowed to start a talk between two shy pupils — no support
4. You can, because a smile and "Hi" is enough to start — ✓ 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 9 · ★ · right ✓

forgot the neighbours name and she just said hi to me

1. Walk away fast — no support
2. Say sorry, could you tell me your name again — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
3. Call her lady — no support
4. Pretend you know it and say hi back without using any name — 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 123, line 16: «If you forget a name, you say "Sorry, could you tell me your name again?"», 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 «name» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 10 · ★ · wrong ✗

new fam moved in next door, can we do something

1. Watch them from the window — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Ask them to be quiet — no support
3. Wait until they come to you — no support
4. Take a card or some biscuits to welcome them — ✓ 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 11 · ★ · right ✓

old mr jones next door, havent seen him in ages

1. Tell a grown-up, he might need help — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
2. Post a note and do nothing else — no support
3. He's probably on holiday, forget it — no support
4. Climb in his window to check — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 5, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 117, line 10: «An elderly neighbour who lives alone may fall and need help, so tell a grown-up if you have not seen them for a while.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «help» (+3); the same action «need» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 12 · ★ · wrong ✗

cant say the new girls name right

1. Just say it any way you like — no support
2. Give her an easier nickname — no support
3. Ask her how to say it — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Avoid saying her name — ← Mova's choice · score 4

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 123, line 5: «A boy in Colorado sees a new girl join his class; he tells her his name and offers to show her where the lunch room is, and her scary first day becomes much ea…», 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 «name» (+1). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 13 · ★ · wrong ✗

new neighbour says come see the puppies inside

1. Go in quickly, puppies are cute — no support
2. Climb up to the window and look through it at the puppies instead — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. Ask your parent first, never go in without them knowing — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Go in if he seems nice — 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 22, line 13: «Never disturb a dog that is eating, sleeping, chewing a toy or looking after puppies.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «look» (+4); the same circumstance (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 14 · ★ · wrong ✗

new kid on our street talks funny, gonna laugh at him

1. Laugh, it's just a joke — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Tell everyone to avoid him — no support
3. Copy his voice — no support
4. Say hi instead, laughing at people hurts — ✓ 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 15 · ★ · wrong ✗

neighbour i don't know wants me to keep a secret from mum

1. Tell only your friends — no support
2. Keep it, you promised — ← Mova's choice · score 5
3. Tell your mum anyway, adults shouldn't ask kids for secrets — ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Keep it if he gives you sweets, because then it's a fair deal for both — score 5

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 121, line 20: «Being polite to adults never means you must give personal details, go anywhere with them or keep their secrets.», 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 «secrets» (+1). The right option, 3, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 16 · ★ · right ✓

did u hear Lucy went in the new guy's house to see his puppy n "the whole town had helicopters out". what's probs exaggerated

1. That you should tell a parent before you go into anyone's house — score 5
2. That her parents were frightened — no support
3. That her family did not know where she was — no support
4. The helicopters; her family really did search in a panic — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 8, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 123, line 6: «A girl in Florida went into a new neighbour's house to see his puppy without telling her parents; nothing happened, but the family searched the street for an h…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «family» (+4); the same action «search» (+2); the same place «panic» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 17 · ★ · wrong ✗

my bro says the new kid's family "talks funny so don't bother". real lesson?

1. Wait for the new kid to say hello first — no support
2. Talk to them only if they speak like you — no support
3. Only make friends with people who come from your own street or town — ← Mova's choice · score 4
4. Be welcoming; rudeness hurts and you lose a friend — ✓ the right answer · score 4

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. 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 97, line 20: «Telling a young child that someone «went to sleep» can confuse them and make them scared of sleep, so clear words like «died» are kinder.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «make» (+4); the same thing acted on «family» (+1). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). The right option, 4, scored 4. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 18 · ★ · wrong ✗

kids reckon old Mrs Grey's garden is "haunted" n dare each other to sneak in. should i go along with it

1. Yes, it is only a game, so it is fine — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Yes, if you leave something in return — no support
3. No, going in uninvited is trespassing and rude — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Yes, if you are really quick and make sure that nobody sees you — 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 ✗

Identify the principal response appropriate upon being introduced to a person for the first time.

1. Look at them, smile and say "Nice to meet you" — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Ask them at once where they live and how old — no support
3. Say nothing until a parent tells you to speak — no support
4. Look away and wait for them to speak first — ← Mova's choice · 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 101, line 19: «A young child can drown in seconds while the person watching looks away.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «look away» (+4). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 2 · formal language · right ✓

Whereas a person's name has been forgotten shortly after an introduction, state the appropriate course of action.

1. Avoid the person until the name is remembered — no support
2. Ask somebody else secretly for the name — no support
3. Say "Sorry, could you tell me your name again?" — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Invent a nickname and use it in its place — 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 123, line 16: «If you forget a name, you say "Sorry, could you tell me your name again?"», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «name» (+3); the same action «tell» (+2). · 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 entry into a neighbour's garden without permission.

1. It is acceptable when nobody is home — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. It is polite if one is very quiet — no support
3. It is rude and amounts to trespassing — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. It is permitted if a ball has gone in — 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 ✓

Ascertain the condition under which a child may enter another person's house or car.

1. Whenever the person seems kind and friendly — no support
2. Only with a parent or carer knowing and agreeing — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
3. Whenever there is a pet to be shown inside — no support
4. Only if the house or car is on the same street — 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 123, line 18: «Children should never go into a house or car without their parent or carer knowing and agreeing.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «parent» (+4); the same action «know» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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