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When describing an object, which question would be MOST appropriate to determine its purpose?

  • What is it used for? (correct)
  • What is it made of?
  • What is its texture?
  • How much does it cost?

Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant when describing the appearance of an object?

  • What color is it?
  • How big is it?
  • What does it weigh? (correct)
  • What shape is it?

If someone asks, 'What is it made of?' when describing an object, which aspect are they trying to identify?

  • Material (correct)
  • Texture
  • Weight
  • Function

Which of the following sets of characteristics would BEST describe a 'sun hat'?

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What information does the question 'How much does it cost?' aim to gather about an object?

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Which question is MOST appropriate for determining if an object is rough or smooth?

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If an object is described as 'heavy,' which characteristic is being discussed?

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Which of the following objects is BEST described as 'used for boiling water'?

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To determine whether an object is made of plastic, metal, wood, or fabric, which question should you ask?

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An object described as 'used to tell the time' and 'help you get up in the morning' is MOST likely a(n):

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If an item is described as 'rectangular, used to hold money, and made from leather,' what is it MOST likely?

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Which object is BEST described as 'rectangular, used for reading about current events, and made from paper'?

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Considering appearance, function, and material, which of the following BEST describes a 'kettle'?

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Which question would be MOST helpful in determining if an object is a sofa?

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Which characteristic BEST distinguishes a 'desktop computer' from a 'laptop'?

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If an object is described as 'used to keep you dry,' which of the following is the MOST likely object?

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Which of the following sets correctly describes a 'newspaper'?

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If an object is described as 'light,' which characteristic is being described?

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When trying to identify an object, which aspect does the question 'What does it look like?' help to determine?

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Which of these items would be BEST described as having a 'rough' texture?

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Flashcards

Describing Appearance

Describing an object's size, shape, and color.

Describing Function

States the purpose of the object.

Describing Material

Specifies the materials an object is made from, like plastic, metal, or wood.

Describing Weight

Indicates if something is heavy, medium weight, or light.

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Describing Texture

Describes the surface feel of an object, such as rough, smooth, hard, or soft.

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Describing Cost

Indicates whether the object is expensive or cheap.

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Sun Hat Function

Used to protect your head from the sun.

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Wallet Function

Used to hold money and credit cards.

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Newspaper Function

Used for reading about current events.

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Sun Hat Description

Round, used to protect from sun, fabric.

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Wallet Description

Rectangular, holds money, made of leather.

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Newspaper Description

Rectangular, reading current events, made of paper.

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Alarm Clock Function

Used to wake you up in the morning.

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Umbrella Function

Keeps you dry in the rain.

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Kettle Function

Used for boiling water for tea or coffee.

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Kettle Function

Boils water.

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Hard Hat Function

Protects the head.

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Espresso Maker Function

Makes coffee.

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