Mayday

Mayday

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Max mistakenly uses 'mayday' to ask for help with library books, prompting a discussion on the true meaning and origin of the term. 'Mayday' is an international distress signal introduced by Frederick Stanley Mockford in 1923, chosen for its phonetic similarity to the French 'm'aider'. It replaced the SOS Morse code signal in 1927. The video concludes with a humorous exchange between Max and his friend.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the term 'mayday' signify in emergency situations?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Who suggested the term 'mayday' as a distress signal and in what year?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why was the word 'mayday' chosen over other potential distress signals?

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4.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the significance of repeating the word 'mayday' three times.

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What was the previous distress signal used before 'mayday'?

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