Inventing For Different Reasons

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    In 1902, Mary Anderson, the inventor of windscreen wipers, visited New York during ______________. - ProProfs

    In 1902, Mary Anderson, the inventor of windscreen wipers, visited New York during ______________.

    • Fall.
    • Spring.
    • Summer.
    • Winter.
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  • 2. 

    His assistant made a mistake and added carbonated water instead on plain water. Today, that mixture is known as _______________.

    • Tea.

    • Panadol.

    • Coca-Cola.

    • Carbon Dioxide.

    Correct Answer
    A. Coca-Cola.
    Explanation
    The assistant's mistake of adding carbonated water instead of plain water resulted in the creation of a new beverage. This beverage became known as Coca-Cola, which is a popular carbonated soft drink.

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  • 3. 

    She noticed that they driver of her streetcar could not see clearly because of _______________.

    • Thick snow.

    • Wind and rain.

    • Falling leaves.

    • Lack of lighting.

    Correct Answer
    A. Thick snow.
    Explanation
    The reason why the driver of her streetcar could not see clearly was due to the thick snow. The snowfall obstructed the driver's vision, making it difficult for them to navigate the streetcar safely.

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  • 4. 

    In 1970, a researcher at the 3M Company in the US tried to make an adhesive, which is a kind of _________________.

    • Glue.

    • Paper.

    • Liquid.

    • Cloth.

    Correct Answer
    A. Glue.
    Explanation
    In 1970, a researcher at the 3M Company in the US attempted to create an adhesive. An adhesive is a substance used to bond or stick objects together. Therefore, the correct answer is glue.

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  • 5. 

    After discovering that the adhesive that he made turned out to be much weaker than he expected, what did he do with it?

    • He sold it.

    • He threw it away.

    • He did not throw it away.

    • He showed it to other people.

    Correct Answer
    A. He did not throw it away.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He did not throw it away." This means that after discovering the adhesive was weaker than expected, the person did not dispose of it. The answer implies that the person might have done something else with the adhesive, such as trying to improve it or finding an alternative use for it.

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  • 6. 

    To make the remedy, he mixed _________________.

    • Water and ice.

    • Coca leaves and ice.

    • Coca leaves and cola nuts.

    • Water and carbonated water.

    Correct Answer
    A. Coca leaves and cola nuts.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is coca leaves and cola nuts. This is because the question is asking about the ingredients used to make the remedy. Coca leaves and cola nuts are the specific ingredients mentioned, while the other options do not match the given information.

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  • 7. 

    Ten years later, another researcher used the adhesive to _________________________.

    • Try to make it stronger.

    • Try to make it weaker.

    • Stick metal parts together.

    • Stick on small bits of paper.

    Correct Answer
    A. Stick on small bits of paper.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "stick on small bits of paper." This is because the adhesive was previously mentioned and is being used by another researcher. The purpose of the researcher's use of the adhesive is to stick on small bits of paper, indicating that they are using it for a specific task or experiment involving paper.

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  • 8. 

    A patent office is set up to __________________ .

    • Protect an inventor's idea.

    • Enable inventors to copy one another.

    • Make sure that nobody has new ideas.

    • Make it difficult for people to invent new things.

    Correct Answer
    A. Protect an inventor's idea.
    Explanation
    A patent office is established to protect an inventor's idea by granting them exclusive rights to their invention for a limited period of time. This protection ensures that others cannot use, sell, or profit from the invention without the inventor's permission. By providing legal protection, the patent office encourages innovation and rewards inventors for their creative efforts, ultimately fostering progress and advancements in various fields.

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    The advantage of the weak adhesive was that _____________________.

    • It did not damage the pages.

    • It did not stick onto anything at all.

    • It could stick things together permanently.

    • It could be used to stick anything together strongly.

    Correct Answer
    A. It did not damage the pages.
    Explanation
    The advantage of the weak adhesive was that it did not damage the pages. This means that when the adhesive was used to stick something onto the pages, it could be easily removed without leaving any marks or causing any harm to the paper. This feature is particularly useful when dealing with delicate or valuable materials, as it allows for temporary attachment without causing any permanent damage.

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  • 10. 

    He wanted the adhesive to be _____________________ than what they already had.

    • Much weaker

    • Much stronger

    • More colourful

    • More long lasting

    Correct Answer
    A. Much stronger
    Explanation
    The person desired the adhesive to have a higher level of strength than the one they currently possessed.

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    Her windscreen wipers ________________________________ . - ProProfs

    Her windscreen wipers ________________________________ .

    • Were inside the glass and had to be moved from the outside.

    • Were inside the glass and could be moved from inside the streetcar.

    • Were outside the glass and had to be moved from the outside.

    • Were outside the glass and could be moved from inside the streetcar.

    Correct Answer
    A. Were outside the glass and could be moved from inside the streetcar.
    Explanation
    The windscreen wipers being outside the glass suggests that they were attached to the exterior of the streetcar. The fact that they could be moved from inside the streetcar indicates that there was a mechanism or control inside the vehicle to operate the wipers.

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