Introduction to Basic Scratch Concepts

What is Scratch primarily used for?

• Writing essays

• Creating animations and games

• Solving mathematical equations

• Designing websites

In Scratch, what is a 'sprite'?

• A type of drink

• A character or object that performs actions

• A background image

• A sound effect

Which block category in Scratch is used to control the movement of sprites?

• Looks

• Motion

• Sound

• Events

What is the purpose of the 'forever' block in Scratch?

• To repeat a set of instructions a specific number of times

• To execute a set of instructions continuously

• To stop a script

• To change the appearance of a sprite

In Scratch, what is a 'costume'?

• A type of block

• A sound effect

• An alternative appearance for a sprite

• A background image

Which block category would you use to play a sound in Scratch?

• Motion

• Looks

• Sound

• Control

What is the function of the 'if' block in Scratch?

• To create a loop

• To make decisions based on conditions

• To change the sprite's costume

• To play a sound

How can you start a script in Scratch?

• By clicking the green flag

• By pressing the space bar

• By clicking the red stop sign

• By typing 'start' in the script area

What is the default unit of measurement for the stage in Scratch?

• Pixels

• Metres

• Feet

• Inches

Which block would you use to change the size of a sprite in Scratch?

• Change size by (10)

• Move (10) steps

• Turn (15) degrees

• Go to (x:0 y:0)