Why Do We Say Hello? Scope Article

What is the original purpose of the word "hello" as described in the text?

• To greet someone

• To express surprise or get someone's attention

• To say goodbye

• To ask a question

How did the invention of the telephone influence the use of the word "hello"?

• It made the word obsolete

• It popularized the word as a greeting

• It changed the meaning of the word

• It introduced new greetings

According to the text, who initially suggested "ahoy" as a greeting for answering the phone?

• Thomas Edison

• Antonio Meucci

• Alexander Graham Bell

• The telephone operators

What evidence does the text provide to show that "hello" became widely accepted?

• It was written in early phone books

• It was suggested by inventors

• It was used only by telephone operators

• It was a formal greeting

What role did "Hello Girls" play in the history of greetings according to the passage?

• They created new greetings

• They popularized the use of "hello"

• They were the first people to use telephones

• They were known for using "ahoy"

What can be inferred about Alexander Graham Bell’s feelings towards the popularity of "hello"?

• He was pleased with it

• He was indifferent

• He was disappointed

• He wanted to change it

Summarize how the meaning of "hello" has evolved from its origin to its current use.

• It has remained unchanged

• It has become a formal greeting

• It has shifted from a way to get attention to a common greeting

• It is now used only in written communication

What does the author suggest about the importance of the telephone in American culture?

• It has no significant impact

• It changed how people communicate with one another

• It promoted the use of formal greetings

• It made greetings unnecessary

Evaluate the author's purpose in explaining the history of the word "hello." What message is conveyed?

• To inform readers about the invention of the telephone

• To entertain readers with stories of inventions

• To illustrate how language evolves over time

• To criticize modern communication methods

Analyze how the text structure contributes to the author's purpose. How does the organization of the text support the main idea?

• It provides a chronological history of the word "hello"

• It discusses unrelated topics

• It lists definitions of various greetings

• It compares different countries' greetings