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Is 'dead' commonly used to describe a device that is no longer working?
Is 'dead' commonly used to describe a device that is no longer working?
True (A)
Is 'broken' only used to describe things that are physically shattered?
Is 'broken' only used to describe things that are physically shattered?
False (B)
Is 'break down' typically used to describe the malfunction of a computer or computer system?
Is 'break down' typically used to describe the malfunction of a computer or computer system?
False (B)
Is 'crash' commonly used to describe the malfunction of a computer or computer system?
Is 'crash' commonly used to describe the malfunction of a computer or computer system?
Is 'crash' used to describe the situation when a car or complex machine stops working?
Is 'crash' used to describe the situation when a car or complex machine stops working?
Is 'out of order' a common phrase to describe something that is not functioning properly?
Is 'out of order' a common phrase to describe something that is not functioning properly?
Is 'out of order' used to describe something that is temporarily or permanently not working as it should?
Is 'out of order' used to describe something that is temporarily or permanently not working as it should?
Is 'fail' used to describe parts of a machine or body that are not functioning properly?
Is 'fail' used to describe parts of a machine or body that are not functioning properly?
Is 'on the blink' used to describe something that is temporarily malfunctioning or working intermittently?
Is 'on the blink' used to describe something that is temporarily malfunctioning or working intermittently?
Is 'fall apart' used to describe something that has broken into pieces due to poor condition?
Is 'fall apart' used to describe something that has broken into pieces due to poor condition?
Is 'out of order' a phrase commonly used to describe a malfunctioning elevator?
Is 'out of order' a phrase commonly used to describe a malfunctioning elevator?
Is 'on the blink' a casual way to describe something that is not working properly?
Is 'on the blink' a casual way to describe something that is not working properly?