Getting help: when sadness or worry won't go away

Tests: 6 of 11 right · Exam: 3 of 4 right · Kind: ★ · Understood: 10 of 15 · Run: 2026-10-18, commit f3c23ea72

Lesson 29 of the reflection 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 ✓

Alfie's mate goes, "you're just being dramatic, man, everyone's tired." ("Dramatic" means making a big fuss.) Two months of feeling flat — what's the truth?

1. Feeling low for weeks is a real sign to tell an adult — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 6
2. His mate is right; it's just ordinary tiredness and fuss, it'll pass — no support
3. He should hide it so nobody thinks he's weak — no support
4. Boys don't get low moods, so it can't be real — 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 29, line 11: «If a friend says they wish they weren't here, or you learn a friend is hurting themselves, tell a trusted adult straight away, even if they asked you not to; y…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «tell» (+4); the same receiver «trusted adult» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 2 · ★ · right ✓

What would probably happen if Mia kept her worries secret for another term?

1. The worry and headaches would likely keep growing — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
2. The worries would all vanish on their own by the end of the week — score 1
3. The germs would all disappear — no support
4. She would become the bravest girl in class — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what happens next. It chose option 1 with score 4, against 1 for the next best. Its support: lesson 29, line 3: «What he came to understand: sadness or worry that goes on for weeks is a sign to get help, not something to hide; you don't need a "big reason"; asking for hel…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «go on» (+2); the same doer «worry» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 3 · ★ · right ✓

Josh's friend says, "Promise you won't tell anyone, yeah?" What's the rule?

1. Some things must be told to a trusted adult straight away, promise or not — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
2. A promise must always be kept, whatever it is about and whoever made it — no support
3. He should only tell anyone if his friend says it again, maybe twice — score 6
4. He should tell the other kids, not grown-ups — score 6

Why: It took the question to ask which statement is true. It chose option 1 with score 8, against 6 for the next best. Its support: lesson 29, line 11: «If a friend says they wish they weren't here, or you learn a friend is hurting themselves, tell a trusted adult straight away, even if they asked you not to; y…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «tell» (+3); the same property (+3); the same receiver «trusted adult» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 4 · ★ · wrong ✗

Ruby's mum from Belfast says, "Wee pet, write it down for your teacher if you can't say it." ("Wee" means little; "pet" means dear.) Why is that good advice?

1. It means Ruby will never have to talk again — no support
2. Notes make the bullying stop by magic — no support
3. A note is a fine way to tell when speaking is too hard — ✓ the right answer · no support
4. Teachers only read notes and never really listen to what kids say — ← Mova's choice · score 2

Why: It took the question to ask why something happens (its cause). It chose option 4 with score 2, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 23, line 3: «Then a teacher noticed and found her a lunchtime art club; when someone asked her to sit with them, she said yes; by month four she had two friends; she was ne…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same action «say» (+1); the same doer «teacher» (+1). The right option, 3, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 5 · ★ · wrong ✗

Kofi hears, "Counselling's for weirdos, bro." What's true?

1. Counsellors only see kids who are in trouble — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. He should feel ashamed for needing any help — no support
3. Strong people never need any help from anyone — no support
4. It's like going to a doctor for feelings — ✓ 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 6 · ★ · wrong ✗

Grace's mate says, "Helplines are just robots reading scripts, deffo." ("Deffo" means definitely.) What's the truth?

1. Helplines have real, trained people who listen — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Helplines are only answering machines — no support
3. Helplines tell your parents straight away — ← Mova's choice · score 6
4. Helplines are only for adults with big problems, not for children — 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 29, line 5: «Some things must never be kept secret: if a friend says they wish they weren't here, or you find out a friend is hurting themselves, tell a trusted adult strai…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «tell» (+3); the same property (+3). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 7 · ★ · wrong ✗

Leo's mate goes, "staying behind? you're cooked, bro." ("Cooked" means in big trouble.) What was really happening?

1. He had forgotten his homework again — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. The teacher was going to call the police about something he'd done — no support
3. He was in massive trouble for something — no support
4. His teacher noticed he wasn't okay and wanted to help — ✓ 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 · ★ · wrong ✗

In a film, a character goes to therapy and everyone calls him crazy. What does Ellie learn from her real dad?

1. Therapy helped him get calmer, and getting help is brave — ✓ the right answer · no support
2. Therapy is only for people in films — no support
3. Her dad should have kept it a secret — ← Mova's choice · score 4
4. Therapy makes people crazier than they were before they started — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. It chose option 3 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 13, line 1: «Some hard things at home are not one big bang but a slow drip: a dad who keeps not turning up, a dinner table nobody talks at, a fridge that is empty by Thursd…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same doer «dad» (+3); the same action «keep» (+2). Against it: a different thing acted on (counts against) (-1). The right option, 1, found no support in what it remembers. · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 9 · ★ · right ✓

Archie's uncle says, "It's been months, lad, get over it." What does Archie need to hear instead?

1. He's weak for not getting over it faster — no support
2. There's no time limit, and a counsellor can help — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 4
3. His uncle is right; he should be well over it after all these months — no support
4. He should stop thinking and it'll go — no support

Why: It took the question to ask what it is done to. It chose option 2 with score 4, the only option with support. Its support: lesson 29, line 3: «What he came to understand: sadness or worry that goes on for weeks is a sign to get help, not something to hide; you don't need a "big reason"; asking for hel…», reached through the same lesson line as the sentence the question matched. What matched: the same action «help» (+2); the same doer «doctors» (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Test 10 · ★ · right ✓

Holly's friend begs, "Don't tell. Please. You'll make it worse." What is the right thing for Holly to do?

1. Tell a trusted adult straight away, even though she was asked not to — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 8
2. Wait for a better time to tell someone, maybe next term when things are calmer — no support
3. Keep it secret so that her friend keeps trusting her and stays her friend — score 6
4. Tell only her other friends and nobody else — score 5

Test 11 · ★ · right ✓

A girl from Sydney asks, "Can I ring a helpline if I'm not in Britain?" What's true?

1. Only British children are allowed helplines — no support
2. Helplines only work if you live in English or British cities — no support
3. Children can only call with a parent there — no support
4. Many countries have free helplines for children — ← 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 29, line 12: «A helpline is a phone number where real, trained people listen and help; in the UK, Childline is a free helpline for children, and many other countries have th…», reached through the option's own match among the sentences about the question's things. What matched: the same thing acted on «free helpline» (+3); the same circumstance (+2). Against it: a different doer (counts against) (-1). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 1 · formal language · right ✓

Which of the following statements most accurately characterises low mood persisting for a period of weeks?

1. It is experienced solely by persons with a substantial reason for sadness — no support
2. It constitutes a sign that assistance ought to be sought from a trusted adult — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · score 10
3. It constitutes evidence of a dramatic disposition requiring concealment — score 10
4. It invariably resolves within twenty-four hours without intervention — score 10

Why: It took the question to ask who or what does it. It chose option 2 with score 10, tied with another option at 10 (the first shown, or the one claiming less beyond what it knows, wins). Its support: lesson 29, line 8: «Depression is an illness where low mood stays for a long time; it can be treated, and doctors and counsellors help with it.», reached through the remembered sentence the question matched. What matched: it fills the role the question asks for (+5); the same doer «low mood» (+3); a different action (counts against) (+2). · the question and its options parsed, with trees and pragmatics

Exam question 2 · formal language · right ✓

It is given that a friend has expressed a wish not to be here, and has requested secrecy. Identify the correct course of action.

1. A trusted adult shall be informed forthwith notwithstanding the request; a helpline may also be contacted — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. The matter shall be deferred until the friend repeats the statement — no support
3. The request for secrecy shall be honoured in all circumstances — no support
4. The matter shall be disclosed solely to other pupils — 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 3 · formal language · right ✓

Select the response consistent with the established facts concerning children's helplines.

1. They are staffed by trained persons and treat calls as confidential unless a person is in danger — ← Mova's choice · ✓ the right answer · no support
2. They are available exclusively to persons over eighteen years of age — no support
3. They are automated services incapable of conversation — no support
4. They are obliged to inform the caller's parents of each and every call received — 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 ✗

In respect of attendance at counselling or therapy, determine which statement is correct.

1. It is a disciplinary measure imposed by the school for misconduct — ← Mova's choice · no support
2. It is available only to adults in employment — no support
3. It indicates that the attendee is of unsound mind — no support
4. It is a normal and sensible means of obtaining help with one's feelings — ✓ the right answer · 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

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