Lifting and carrying heavy things

Tests: 4 of 19 right · Exam: 1 of 4 right · Kind: plain · Understood: 12 of 23 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 3 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 boy in Glasgow sees his gran bending with straight legs to lift a bag of potatoes. What could he tell her?

1. Hold it out in front with straight arms — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Lift it faster so it is over sooner — no support
3. Twist round to lift it sideways — no support
4. Bend your knees and keep it close — ✓ 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 2 · wrong ✗

Two children carry the same heavy bag. One holds it against his chest, the other with straight arms in front. Who is safer?

1. They are exactly the same — no support
2. The one holding it against his chest — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. Neither, bags are never heavy enough to hurt — ← Mova's choice · score 8
4. The one with straight arms — 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 3, line 17: «Two light bags, one in each hand, are easier to carry than one heavy bag in one hand.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same doer «two light bags» (+5); the same property (+3). The right option, 2, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 3 · wrong ✗

Which is true?

1. Close loads are heavier than far ones — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Your back is the best muscle for lifting — no support
3. Your legs are stronger than your back for lifting — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Bending your knees makes lifting harder — 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 4 · wrong ✗

Ella has to move a crate of water bottles across the garage. What is the wisest way?

1. Drag it along the floor with a twisted back — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Carry it on one shoulder — no support
3. Put it on a trolley and wheel it — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Lift it over her head — 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 · right ✓

Your friend carries his heavy backpack on one shoulder every day. What might happen?

1. He will grow taller on that side than the other — no support
2. His shoulder and back may start to hurt — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
3. His bag will get lighter — no support
4. Nothing ever happens — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 3, line 7: «A girl in Sydney carried a huge backpack on one shoulder every day for months; her shoulder and back began to ache, and the school nurse helped her pack it lig…», reached through a sentence linked to the one the question matched. What matched: the same action «begin» (+2); the same doer «shoulder» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 6 · wrong ✗

You hold a heavy pot of soil and need to put it on a shelf to your left. What do you do?

1. Twist your waist to the left — ← Mova's choice · score 6
2. Throw it onto the shelf — no support
3. Step round with your feet to face it — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Swing it round with straight arms — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what is done. It chose option 1 with score 6, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 3, line 2: «To lift well: stand close to the object with your feet apart, bend your knees, keep your back straight, hold the object close to your body and stand up using y…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+4); the same action «bend» (+3). Against it: a different thing acted on (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 7 · wrong ✗

Why do removal workers bend their knees when they pick up boxes?

1. It helps them see the box better from close up — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Their strong leg muscles do the work — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. It is a rule only for adults — no support
4. It makes the boxes lighter — 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 ✗

What would be the wisest thing if a sofa needs moving?

1. One child pulls it alone — no support
2. Push it over and roll it — no support
3. Lift one end by bending your back — ← Mova's choice · score 1
4. Several people lift it together — ✓ the right answer · no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 3 with score 1, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 3, line 3: «Turn by moving your feet, not by twisting your back, and put the load down the same way, bending your knees.», reached through a sentence linked to the one the question matched. What matched: the same action «twist» (+2); the same thing acted on «back» (+2). Against it: one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-3). The right option, 4, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 9 · wrong ✗

Leo has a heavy shopping bag. How can he make carrying easier?

1. Hold it on one finger — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Hold it far out to the side — no support
3. Split it into two bags, one for each hand — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Carry it on his head without holding 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 ✗

dad's like lift that box, with ur legs not ur back. how

1. Bend over with straight legs — ← Mova's choice · score 10
2. Bend your knees, keep your back straight — ✓ the right answer · score 5
3. Hold it far out in front of you with both arms — no support
4. Twist round as you lift — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 10, against 5 for the next best. Its support: lesson 3, line 1: «Your back is strong, but bending over with straight legs to lift something heavy puts a big strain on it; your leg muscles are much stronger and are made for t…», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same circumstance (+4); the same action «bend over» (+3); the same property (+3). The right option, 2, scored 5. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 11 · right ✓

holding the heavy box, need to turn round, just twist?

1. No, turn with your feet instead — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
2. Yes, twisting is quickest — no support
3. Yes, but lean right back first so it is light — no support
4. Yes, if you twist fast — 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 3, line 11: «Twisting your back while holding something heavy can hurt it; turn with your feet instead.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «turn» (+2); the same circumstance (+2); the same property (+1). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 12 · right ✓

backpack on 1 shoulder looks cooler tbh

1. Wear it on both shoulders for your back — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
2. One shoulder is better for your back — score 4
3. Swap shoulders every few years to keep it even — no support
4. It does not matter at all — no support

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 3, line 14: «A school backpack should be worn on both shoulders.», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «wear» (+2); the same thing acted on «school backpack» (+2); the same place «shoulders» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 13 · wrong ✗

nan's shopping, 1 massive bag or 2 smaller ones

1. Drag the big bag on the ground — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Two bags, one in each hand — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. One big heavy bag in one hand — no support
4. One bag balanced on your head — 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 14 · wrong ✗

dad wants me to carry the telly to the car by myself

1. Lift it fast with a straight back — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. Carry it on your head to balance it — no support
3. Drag it across the floor on your own — no support
4. Ask for help, it is too heavy to lift alone — ✓ 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 · right ✓

my back hurts after moving the boxes, its not bad tho

1. Lift the heavier ones to stretch it — no support
2. Keep going so you finish sooner — no support
3. Stop lifting and tell an adult about the pain — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
4. Ignore it, pain always means you are getting stronger — 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 3, line 19: «If your back starts to hurt while you lift or carry, stop at once and tell an adult; pain is a warning, not a sign of getting stronger.», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «tell» (+2); the same receiver «adult» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 16 · wrong ✗

backpack's like half my weight lol is that ok

1. Yes, it makes your muscles stronger — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. No, it is far too heavy and can hurt your back — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. Yes, if you only use one strap — no support
4. Yes, if you walk fast to school and back every day — 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 17 · wrong ✗

my uncle's mate lifted a fridge on his own and his back went pop and he's never walked again apparently

1. It proves lifting only hurts adults, never children — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. It must be exactly true because it is so specific — no support
3. The real lesson is that fridges should never be moved at all — no support
4. The real lesson is to get help with heavy things; «never walked again» is likely exaggerated — ✓ 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 18 · wrong ✗

they reckon at school if your backpack's too heavy your spine goes permanently bendy forever

1. It is true, so children should never carry anything — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. That is likely blown up; a heavy bag can make your back ache, so pack it light and wear both straps — ✓ the right answer · no support
3. It is true, so backpacks should be carried on one shoulder — no support
4. It is fully true, one heavy day bends the spine for life — 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 19 · wrong ✗

Noah couldn't lift the box in PE and the big kids called him weak, gonna tell everyone lol

1. No, asking for help with a heavy load is sensible, and mocking him is unkind — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Yes, since being strong matters most at school — no support
3. Yes, but only to the kids in his team — no support
4. Yes, because he should have lifted it alone — ← Mova's choice · score 0

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 0, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 3, line 6: «A boy in Manchester tried to lift a full box of books by bending his back with straight legs; something pulled in his lower back and he could not play football…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «lift» (+2); the same thing acted on «full box» (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1); one says «not», the other does not (counts against) (-3). 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 · wrong ✗

Identify the posture which ought to be adopted for the purpose of raising a heavy object from the floor.

1. The body twisted to one side whilst the arms are extended — no support
2. The object raised at arm's length away from the body — no support
3. The knees bent and the back maintained upright and straight — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. The knees kept straight and the back bent forward from the hips — ← Mova's choice · score 2

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 4 with score 2, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 3, line 2: «To lift well: stand close to the object with your feet apart, bend your knees, keep your back straight, hold the object close to your body and stand up using y…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «keep» (+2); the same property (+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

Exam question 2 · formal language · wrong ✗

Which of the following statements most accurately characterises the proper manner of wearing a school backpack?

1. It should be worn loosely so that it hangs below the waist — no support
2. It should be worn upon one shoulder in order to rest the other — ← Mova's choice · score 6
3. It should be worn upon both shoulders, the heavier books being placed nearest the back — ✓ the right answer · score 6
4. It should be held in one hand by its top loop — no support

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. 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 3, line 14: «A school backpack should be worn on both shoulders.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «wear» (+4); the same circumstance (+4). Against it: a different thing acted on (counts against) (-2). The right option, 3, scored 6. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 3 · formal language · right ✓

It being given that an object is too heavy for a child to raise unaided, select the course of action consistent with safe practice.

1. The child should request assistance or employ a trolley or other wheeled device — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. The child should raise it whilst turning the back sharply — no support
3. The child should lift it repeatedly until it moves — no support
4. The child should attempt to raise it with a sudden jerk — 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 · wrong ✗

Whereas a load must be turned through ninety degrees whilst being held, determine the method that best protects the back.

1. The bending sideways from the waist — no support
2. The twisting of the back whilst the feet remain still — ← Mova's choice · score 7
3. The turning of the whole body by means of the feet — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. The swinging of the load at arm's length — no support

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 2 with score 7, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 3, line 6: «A boy in Manchester tried to lift a full box of books by bending his back with straight legs; something pulled in his lower back and he could not play football…», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: the same thing acted on «back» (+4); the same action «bend» (+3). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

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