The Boy Who Invented Television, Key Vocabulary

What does 'haphazardly' mean?

• In a deliberate and thoughtful way.

• In a random or careless manner.

• In a systematic and organized manner.

• In a predictable and structured fashion.

Can you use 'captivated' in a sentence?

• She was captivated by the beauty of the sunset.

• He was captivated by the sound of the traffic.

• They felt captivated by the smell of the food.

• We were captivated by the noise of the crowd.

What is the opposite of 'orderly'?

• disorderly

• systematic

• organized

• structured

How would you describe something that is 'appealing'?

• Boring or dull.

• Unpleasant or unattractive.

• Uninteresting or mundane.

• Attractive or interesting.

What does it mean to be 'bombarded' with information?

• To be bombarded with information means to receive only a small amount of data.

• It means to be overwhelmed with a large amount of information.

• It refers to a calm and organized presentation of facts.

• Being bombarded with information indicates a lack of any information at all.

How can you 'dissect' a story to understand it better?

• Memorize the entire text word for word.

• Summarize the story in one sentence.

• Break down the story into its key elements and analyze their interactions.

• Read the story aloud without any analysis.

What is an example of something 'crude'?

• Crude metal

• Crude oil

• Crude plastic

• Crude wood

What does 'precision' refer to in measurements?

• Precision indicates the accuracy of measurements.

• Precision refers to the consistency of measurements.

• Precision is the range of measurements taken.

• Precision refers to the average of measurements.

Can you think of a 'revolutionary' invention?

• The wheel

• Electricity

• The internet

• The telephone

How does being 'stimulated' affect your learning?

• Raise levels of physiological or nervous activity

• Being stimulated leads to distraction and decreased focus.

• Stimulated individuals tend to forget information more quickly.

• Lack of stimulation is essential for effective learning.