Phone calls, visiting, thank-you notes, interrupting and quiet places

Tests: 11 of 20 right · Exam: 4 of 4 right · Kind: ★ · Understood: 18 of 24 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 297 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 Leeds gets a text: "You won a prize! Reply with your address." What should she do?

1. Forward it to her friends — score -1
2. Send only her first name — ← Mova's choice · score 7
3. Show a parent and not reply — ✓ the right answer · score 5
4. Reply, since prizes are good — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 2 with score 7, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 121, line 6: «A boy in Ohio was so keen to be polite that he answered every question from a friendly man at the park, including his address; the man turned up near his house…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+5); the same action «call» (+4). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-2). The right option, 3, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · ★ · right ✓

Which is a good guest at a friend's house?

1. One who leaves the mess for the parents — no support
2. One who opens the fridge without asking — no support
3. One who explores every room in the whole house — no support
4. One who stays in the invited rooms and helps tidy up — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 7

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 7, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 129, line 3: «A good guest follows the hosts' rules, stays in the rooms they are invited into, helps tidy up, and owns up straight away if something breaks.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «stay» (+5); the same place «rooms» (+3). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 3 · ★ · wrong ✗

A boy in Texas got money from his uncle and sent nothing back for three months. What would have been better?

1. A thank-you note within a week or two — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Asking for more next time — no support
3. Spending it straight away and saying nothing at all — ← Mova's choice · score 9
4. Waiting until his uncle asked — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 9, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 196, line 1: «Sometimes the plain truth would hurt someone and a big lie would not be honest. There is a third way: find something TRUE and kind to say, or kindly say nothin…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «say» (+5); the same place «all» (+3); the same thing acted on «nothing» (+1). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · ★ · right ✓

Which is true about thanking people?

1. A message is fine for small things, but a card means more for big gifts — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Handwritten cards are only for adults — no support
3. Only gifts you like need thanks — no support
4. Messages are always rude, so only ever send a 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 ✗

Your dad is on an important phone call. You want a snack. What do you do?

1. Bang on the table so he looks up — no support
2. Take the phone off him to ask for it yourself — score 3
3. Wait for him to finish or for a pause — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Talk over him to ask — ← Mova's choice · score 4

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 4 with score 4, against 3 for the next best. Its support: lesson 227, line 19: «Many disabilities are invisible, so believe someone who says they need a snack or a rest.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+3); the same action «need» (+1). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 6 · ★ · wrong ✗

Why should you say "Excuse me" before you interrupt?

1. It is only needed with teachers — ← Mova's choice · score 4
2. It makes the interruption polite — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. It means you can then talk as long as you like — no support
4. It stops the other person being cross forever — no support

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 1 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 291, line 19: «If the news scares you, ask an adult to explain and limit how much news you watch; the news shows the worst things and often not the helpers.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «ask» (+3); the same circumstance (+1). The right option, 2, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 7 · ★ · wrong ✗

In a temple, the people take off their shoes at the door. What should a visitor do?

1. Carry them inside in their hands — no support
2. Take off their shoes too — ✓ the right answer · score 2
3. Keep them on, since they are a visitor — ← Mova's choice · score 6
4. Ask why and keep them on — score 6

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 3 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 69, line 2: «Where dangerous ones live, people are careful: in Australia they check shoes and gloves for redback and funnel-web spiders, and in North America they keep thei…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+5); the same action «keep» (+4). Against it: a different thing acted on (counts against) (-1); a different doer (counts against) (-2). The right option, 2, scored 2. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 8 · ★ · right ✓

Why is it important to be quiet at a funeral?

1. People are sad and need respect — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Funerals are always held in libraries — no support
3. Noise is against the law there — no support
4. The service is recorded for television — 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 · ★ · wrong ✗

At a gallery a sign says "Please touch" next to a sculpture. What is right?

1. You must still never touch it — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. You may touch that one gently — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. You may touch every work in the room — no support
4. You may climb on it — 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 10 · ★ · wrong ✗

Which is the most polite at the cinema?

1. Unwrapping sweets before the film starts — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Unwrapping sweets in the quietest scene — no support
3. Kicking the seat in front for fun — ← Mova's choice · score 4
4. Talking quietly about the plot as it happens on screen — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 224, line 10: «At the cinema you keep your feet on the floor and do not kick the seat in front.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «kick» (+3); the same thing acted on «seat» (+3); the same place «front» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-4). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 11 · ★ · right ✓

unknown number keeps calling me

1. Let a parent answer it or ignore it — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Call it back to find out who keeps ringing — no support
3. Text them your address to check — no support
4. Answer and give your name — 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 · ★ · right ✓

nan sent me a parcel, it came today

1. Let her know soon it arrived and that you liked it — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. No need, she knows the post works — no support
3. Wait till you see her next year, she won't mind — no support
4. Only say thanks if you like it — 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 · ★ · right ✓

mum's on the phone n i need her NOW (not an emergency)

1. Pull the phone away from her ear so she listens — no support
2. Shout until she hangs up — no support
3. Wait for a pause or put a hand on her arm — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. Keep tapping her shoulder hard — 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 95, line 5: «A girl in Texas wants to hold her baby brother; she sits on the sofa, her mum lays him in her arms, and she keeps one hand under his wobbly head the whole time.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «lay» (+5); the same place «arms» (+3). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1); a different thing acted on (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 14 · ★ · right ✓

at the museum, can i touch the old vase

1. Only if it's behind glass — no support
2. Yes, gently with one finger — no support
3. Yes, if no guard is looking that way — no support
4. No, don't touch unless a sign says you may — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · 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 224, line 3: «In a museum you do not touch exhibits unless a sign says you may, because many are old and fragile; at a concert, play or assembly you stay quiet and clap at t…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «say» (+3); the same doer «sign» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 15 · ★ · right ✓

unknown number calling, asks if my parents are home

1. Give your address — no support
2. Ask who they are and have a chat — no support
3. Say they can't come to the phone and hang up, then tell them — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
4. Say no, you're alone — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 8, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 297, line 23: «If a caller asks whether your parents are home, never say you are alone; say they can't come to the phone, hang up and tell them.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «come» (+5); the same place «phone» (+3). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 16 · ★ · right ✓

at mates house, can i check his big sisters room

1. Yes, if she's out — no support
2. No, stay in the rooms you're invited into — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
3. Yes, if you're careful — no support
4. Yes, if your mate says it's fine — 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 297, line 2: «When you visit a friend, you are a guest. Stay in the rooms you are invited into, leave cupboards closed, and help tidy up any mess you made before you go, so…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «stay» (+5); the same place «rooms» (+3). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 17 · ★ · wrong ✗

library dude shushed us lol

1. Be louder, it's a free country and you can talk — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Leave and come back louder — no support
3. Be quiet; others are reading and studying — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Laugh at him — 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 18 · ★ · right ✓

did u hear?? a girl answered a random number and told them she was home alone, "and then a car parked outside all night". lesson?

1. Let a parent answer unknown numbers, or ignore them — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
2. Only answer if it's the daytime and you're bored — no support
3. Unknown callers are always friendly — no support
4. Answer but don't say your name — score 5

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 6, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 223, line 10: «You might let an older or disabled person, or a parent with a baby, go ahead of you.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «let» (+5); the same thing acted on «older person» (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 19 · ★ · right ✓

my mate says a kid touched a painting in the museum and "his parents had to pay a million pounds". what's prob exaggerated

1. That exhibits can be fragile — no support
2. That signs say don't touch — score 0
3. That museums have old paintings — no support
4. The million; but don't touch exhibits, they're old and fragile — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 6, against 0 for the next best. Its support: lesson 224, line 15: «In a museum you do not touch exhibits unless signs say you can, because they can be old and fragile.», reached through a sentence linked to the one the question matched. What matched: the same property (+3); the same doer «exhibits» (+2); the same light verb (be, have, do, get, go) (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 20 · ★ · wrong ✗

kids are saying the girl who never sends thank-you cards is "spoilt and ungrateful". pass it on?

1. No, it's unkind gossip; just remember to thank people yourself — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Yes, she is spoilt — no support
3. Yes, and tell her parents — ← Mova's choice · score 5
4. Yes, and stop giving her presents until she learns some manners — score 5

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 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 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 option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «tell» (+5); the same receiver «parents» (+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 1 · formal language · right ✓

Which of the following statements most accurately characterises the treatment of telephone calls from unknown numbers to a child?

1. They shall be returned later the same day — no support
2. They shall be answered promptly and in full by the child — no support
3. They shall be answered with one's address — no support
4. They shall be answered by a parent, or not at all — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 9

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 4 with score 9, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 297, line 8: «If a number you do not know calls or messages you, let a parent answer or ignore it, because unknown callers can be scammers.», reached through a sentence linked to the one the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+4); the same doer «parent» (+3); the same action «answer» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 2 · formal language · right ✓

Identify the principal reason for which a thank-you message is sent when a present arrives by post.

1. So the postal service may record its delivery — no support
2. So that a further present may be requested — no support
3. So the giver knows it arrived and that it was liked — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. So the parcel may be returned if unwanted — 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 297, line 11: «When a present arrives by post, phone, message or write soon so the giver knows it arrived and that you liked it.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «like» (+3); the same thing acted on «giver» (+3). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 3 · formal language · right ✓

It is given that a child wishes to attract a parent's attention whilst the parent is speaking. Select the response consistent with courtesy.

1. Wait for a pause or rest a hand gently upon the arm and wait — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 9
2. Pull repeatedly upon the parent's sleeve — no support
3. Speak louder and louder than the parent until one is heard — no support
4. Stand directly between the speakers — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 9, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 223, line 16: «To speak while a parent talks to someone, you wait for a pause or put your hand gently on their arm and wait.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same property (+5); the same thing acted on «hand» (+3); the same place «arm» (+2). Against it: a different action (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 4 · formal language · right ✓

State the conduct expected within a place of worship such as a church, mosque, synagogue, temple or gurdwara.

1. Ignoring its rules if one does not share the faith — no support
2. Speaking quietly, not running and following its rules — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
3. Speaking freely and taking photographs at will, as in any public place — score 6
4. Running in order to find a seat quickly — 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 297, line 17: «In a church, mosque, synagogue, temple or gurdwara (a Sikh place of worship), speak quietly, do not run, and follow its rules, such as covering your head or ta…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «speak» (+5); the same property (+1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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