Crafts: scissors, glue, paint and needles

Tests: 11 of 18 right · Exam: 2 of 4 right · Kind: plain · Understood: 18 of 22 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 245 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 boy in Leeds runs across the art room holding open scissors with the points up. What could happen?

1. Nothing, because child scissors can never hurt anyone at all — no support
2. He could trip and stab himself or someone else — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
3. His teacher would give him a prize for being so quick — score 3
4. The scissors would become blunt — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what happens next. It chose option 2 with score 8, against 3 for the next best. Its support: lesson 245, line 6: «A boy in Texas ran across the classroom holding open scissors; he tripped and the blade went into his leg, and he needed stitches.», reached through what followed the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «trip» (+4); the same doer «boy» (+4). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · right ✓

Why does a glue stick need its lid put back on?

1. Without the lid it dries out — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. The lid keeps the glue warm — no support
3. The colour fades without the lid — no support
4. It stops the glue from melting — 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 ✓

A girl in Texas gets a drop of super glue between two fingers. What does this show?

1. Super glue only sticks to wood — no support
2. Super glue sticks skin together very fast — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 2
3. Super glue is perfectly safe for children — no support
4. Super glue washes off at once with cold water — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. It chose option 2 with score 2, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 245, line 7: «A girl in Wales got super glue on her fingers and pulled them apart in a panic; she tore her skin and it was sore for a week.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · right ✓

Sam forgot to wash his acrylic paintbrush and left it until Saturday. What happened?

1. The paint dried hard and ruined the brush — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
2. The paint turned into water — no support
3. The brush got softer and better to paint with — no support
4. The brush grew longer bristles while it was waiting — 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 245, line 13: «Paintbrushes are washed straight after painting, because dry paint goes hard and ruins them.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «ruin» (+5); the same doer «dry paint» (+3). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 5 · wrong ✗

Why should a cap go back on a permanent marker straight away?

1. It changes colour in the air — no support
2. It becomes washable if left open — ← Mova's choice · score 9
3. It dries out if left open — ✓ the right answer · score 9
4. It starts to leak ink — no support

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 2 with score 9, tied with another option at 9 (the first shown, or the one claiming less beyond what it knows, wins). Its support: lesson 245, line 3: «Glue sticks, white glue and markers dry out if left open, so the lid or cap always goes back on; super glue and kilns are for adults only.», reached through the cause of the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «leave» (+6); the same property (+2); a different doer (counts against) (+1). The right option, 3, scored 9. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 6 · wrong ✗

Glitter flies up and lands near a girl's face. Why is this a problem?

1. Glitter makes you sneeze colours — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Glitter melts on skin — no support
3. Glitter is poisonous to touch — no support
4. Glitter can hurt the eyes — ✓ 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 7 · wrong ✗

A grandma in Dublin knits with her grandson. Why do they count the needles at the end?

1. Because needles go missing at night — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. So they know how many more needles to buy — no support
3. To check that none of the needles have grown longer — no support
4. So none are left out to prick people or pets — ✓ 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 8 · right ✓

Kids want to draw a chalk hopscotch in the road in front of their house. What is wiser?

1. Draw it on the driveway or a quiet path — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Draw it in the middle of the road — no support
3. Draw it fast before cars come — no support
4. Draw it near the corner — 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 ✓

running to the table w the scissors to show sara!

1. Run fast so it's quick — no support
2. Throw them over to her, it's quicker than running — no support
3. Walk with the points down, never run — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score -2
4. Run with the points up so u don't trip on them — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score -2, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 218, line 10: «Carry scissors closed with the points down, and pass them handle first.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. Against it: the same property (-1); a different action (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 10 · right ✓

dad's super glue is on the shelf, can i use it for my model

1. No, only an adult uses super glue — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
2. Yes, it's just like a glue stick — no support
3. Only a big drop of it — no support
4. Yes, if you're careful with your eyes — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 245, line 10: «Super glue sticks skin together in seconds and can even glue eyelids, so only an adult uses it.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «adult» (+2); the same action «use» (+1); the same thing acted on «glue» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 11 · right ✓

done painting, i'll wash the brushes tomorrow

1. Leave them standing in the paint pot — no support
2. Put them in the drawer just as they are — no support
3. Wash them now, dry paint ruins them — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 3
4. Tomorrow is fine, paint stays wet for days — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 3, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 245, line 4: «Paint stains clothes, so you wear an old shirt or apron, and you wash brushes straight away, before the paint dries hard.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «brushes» (+2); the same action «wash» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 12 · wrong ✗

can i do chalk drawings on the road out front, no cars rn

1. No, only on your driveway or a quiet path — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Yes, roads are the biggest space — no support
3. Only in the middle line — no support
4. Yes, if no cars are coming now — ← Mova's choice · score 8

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 8, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 245, line 19: «Chalk drawings belong on your own driveway or a quiet path, never on the road where cars come.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «come» (+5); the same doer «cars» (+3). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 13 · right ✓

gonna run over to show my mate with the scissors

1. Throw them to him — no support
2. Run, it's only a few steps — no support
3. Run with the points up — no support
4. Walk, holding them closed with the points down — ← 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, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 245, line 8: «Children use child safety scissors, cut away from their body and walk with the points down.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same property (+4); the same circumstance (+4). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 14 · wrong ✗

Why must you not pull apart fingers stuck with super glue?

1. The fingers stay stuck forever anyway — no support
2. The glue spreads to your face — no support
3. You can tear the skin — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. It makes the glue stronger — ← Mova's choice · score 0

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 4 with score 0, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 4, line 1: «Climbing is great fun and makes you strong, and the most important rule is «three points of contact»: always keep three of your four hands and feet on the tree…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «make» (+4); the same property (+1). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1); a different thing acted on (counts against) (-4). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 15 · right ✓

paint splashed in my eye, it stings

1. Keep it shut and carry on painting — no support
2. Wipe it with your painty sleeve — no support
3. Rub it hard with ur fist to get it out — score 3
4. Rinse it with clean water and tell an adult — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 13

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 13, against 3 for the next best. Its support: lesson 245, line 12: «If paint splashes in your eye, rinse it with clean water and tell an adult.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «rinse» (+5); the same thing acted on «eye» (+4); the same circumstance (+4). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 16 · right ✓

did u hear a kid glued his eyelids together with super glue doing crafts? real lesson?

1. Only an adult uses super glue — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 5
2. Super glue washes off with water easily — score 0
3. Super glue only sticks to paper — score 1
4. Use super glue but keep your eyes shut — score 3

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 245, line 10: «Super glue sticks skin together in seconds and can even glue eyelids, so only an adult uses it.», reached through a sentence linked to the one the question matched. What matched: the same doer «adult» (+2); the same thing acted on «glue» (+2); the same action «use» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 17 · wrong ✗

apparently a girl tripped running with scissors and they went right into her leg. what's the true lesson?

1. Only the big scissors are dangerous, not school ones — score 6
2. Run with scissors closed and it's totally fine — ← Mova's choice · score 8
3. Walk with scissors, points down, never run — ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Carry them with the points up instead — score 3

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. It chose option 2 with score 8, against 6 for the next best. Its support: lesson 245, line 20: «Running with scissors or a craft knife can turn a small trip into a deep stab wound.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same circumstance (+5); the same action «run» (+3). The right option, 3, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 18 · wrong ✗

my mate says if u get super glue on ur fingers u have to rip them apart quick. right?

1. Yes, then put more glue on — no support
2. No, soak in warm soapy water and roll them apart — ✓ the right answer · score -1
3. Yes, pull hard and fast — no support
4. Yes, use a knife to cut them — ← Mova's choice · score 3

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 3, against -1 for the next best. Its support: lesson 105, line 7: «Ask a grown-up before using a big knife, cut on a chopping board, curl your fingers in and cut away from your body.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «big knife» (+2); the same action «use» (+1). The right option, 2, scored -1. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 1 · formal language · wrong ✗

Identify the person who may use super glue.

1. An adult only — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Any child wearing gloves — ← Mova's choice · score 2
3. Any child over six — no support
4. Any child with permission from a friend — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 2, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 234, line 7: «In snow, wear a hat, gloves, warm socks and waterproof boots, and come in when you get wet or very cold.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «hat» (+2); the same action «wear» (+1). 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 · wrong ✗

Which of the following statements most accurately characterises fingers stuck together with super glue?

1. They are soaked in warm soapy water and gently rolled apart — ✓ the right answer · score 5
2. They are pulled apart forcefully at once — ← Mova's choice · score 7
3. They are separated with a sharp pair of scissors — no support
4. They are left until the glue has dissolved of its own accord overnight — score 5

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 2 with score 7, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 245, line 7: «A girl in Wales got super glue on her fingers and pulled them apart in a panic; she tore her skin and it was sore for a week.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «fingers» (+5); the same property (+2). The right option, 1, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 3 · formal language · right ✓

Select the response consistent with established practice for the carrying of scissors.

1. Scissors are thrown to the next person — no support
2. Scissors are carried open and points up — score 3
3. Child safety scissors are carried points down — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
4. Scissors are carried in the mouth — score 3

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 4, against 3 for the next best. Its support: lesson 245, line 2: «Scissors cut away from your body and are carried with the points down; needles live in a pincushion and are counted back at the end.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «scissors» (+2); the same property (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 4 · formal language · right ✓

Ascertain the reason for which needles used in sewing are counted back into a pincushion.

1. So that they remain sharp — no support
2. So that they do not rust when left in a damp room — no support
3. So that the teacher may count them at the end of each lesson — score 2
4. So that none remain to prick people or pets — ← 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 2 for the next best. Its support: lesson 245, line 18: «Knitting and sewing needles are kept in a pincushion and counted back, so none are left to prick people or pets.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «prick» (+5); the same doer «none» (+3). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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