STORIES OF USEFUL INVENTIONS, excerpt
By S. E. Forman

1911

THE MATCH

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.


What was the main problem with relying on nature to start a flame?
Fire could only be collected with "sticks of wood" that were hard to find.
Fire had to be "carefully guarded," requiring someone to stay behind from hunting.
Fire had to be "carried to the home," which could be dangerous and awkward.
Fire was likely hard to find, requiring a "long journey and a deal of trouble."

Answer:

The main problem with relying on nature to start a flame was that Fire was likely hard to find, requiring a "long journey and a deal of trouble."

Explanation:

If nature started a fire, the people would have to carry that fire to the place where they lived at that time and guard it as much as they could. These journeys were sometimes long and dangerous and it was not a reliable way of procuring fire.

Which of the following means to understand?
A. Stay on top of
B. Build up
C. Get
D. Stand out

Story is called Animals for the Yukon

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?
A To describe the breeds of dogs used during the Klondike Gold Rush

B To explain the role of work animals during the Klondike Gold Rush

C To promote the use of work animals like those used during the Klondike Gold Rush

D To illustrate the harsh conditions faced by animals during the Klondike Gold Rush

The subheadings throughout the text
Hidden figures

[Bridge to Terabithia] Chapter 11

1. Why does Jess feel guilty about what happened to Leslie? Should he? Explain.​

Which sentence would be the best introduction to the essay?
A. Not everyone remembers how to write in cursive, but it is important that they learn how so they can be
successful
B. Technology, including computers and tablets, has become the writing tool preferred by schools and
employers
c. Technology plays an important role in school and work, but handwriting is still a beneficial skill.
D Handwriting is a skill that people have used for many years and continues to be the most important skill
taught in school

I need this ASAP! I’m all for online learning.

Is this a sentence or a fragment?
If I can lend Joey Tribbiani my extra sleeping bag for the camping trip.

how scientists will need to consider Kepler's Laws

Which of these statements about the story's plot structure is false? A Keevan and Beterli are the protagonist and the antagonist. B The setting of the story is on the planet Pern in the distant past. C The climax of the story is when the bronze dragon Impresses Keevan. D In the story's resolution, K'van and his dragon leave the hatching ground.

Why is turn me up when you feel low a personifiction

Use the stanza from the poem to answer the question.

The market is full of Spring's bounty.

The fresh-cut blooms crowd each display.

In each, a rainbow of colors to see.

In each, a cure for winter's dismay.

What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza?

(1 point)

ABBA

ABCA

AABB

ABAB

The water table rises after a drenching rain.
A)rises: intransitive
B) table: intransitive
C)table: transitive, rises
D)rises: transitive, after

Where did the term “anchorman” originate from? Who was first associated with the term?

what is socratic seminar​

“ I have seen what love can do. It is not to be trusted and is not to be underestimated by any means. Love is scary and horrifying, but can also be beautiful, if you love the right person. Love can backfire but can also save. Love is love.”
What are your thoughts on this passage?​

Why did the he decide to get an ice-cream from the back of his truck?​

School Paper

(1) Last week, the school administrators announced that they will be canceling the school newspaper. (2) However, this is a huge mistake. (3) The paper is very popular, not just as a source of information but as a learning tool. (4) The school should keep its student-run newspaper.
(5) The administrators state that having a school newspaper is no longer needed because we now have a social media site on which to post news and updates. (6) However, that is not entirely true. (7) There is more to the newspaper than just news and updates.
(8) Another claim is that having a school newspaper is not environmentally responsible. (9) However, the newspaper does not have to be on actual paper; it could be on a web page online.
(10) Additionally, the newspaper provides a better format for students to develop their writing skills. (11) Having just a social media site does not allow for students to write longer articles. (12) Therefore, it is important that the school keep its newspaper.

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Select the correct answer.
Which evidence would be best to add after sentence 7 to support the argument that the paper is still needed?
A.
Many students can work on the paper at once, which makes it feel like more of a team activity.
B.
The paper gives students the opportunity to learn how to design the layout each week, whereas a social media site is already pre-formatted.
C.
Many students prefer to read articles in a real paper instead of reading information on their devices.
D.
The paper gives students the opportunity to learn how information was shared in the past, whereas everyone already knows how to post information on social media sites.

Read the excerpt from "Mami and Papi."

She pushed and shoved and turned me so fast I didn’t know what to do with my body, so I flailed, seeming to resist, while in fact I wanted nothing more than to be rid of the creepy crawling things that covered me. Mami wrapped me in a towel and lifted me out of the tub with a groan. Hundreds of black bugs floated between the bubbles.

She carried me to the house pressed against her bosom, fragrant of curdled milk. Delsa and Norma ran after us, but Papi scooped them up, one on each arm, and carried them to the rope swing. Mami balanced on the floorboards to her bed, lay me beside her, held me tight, kissed my forehead, my eyes, and murmured, “It’s all right. It’s over. It’s all right.”

What does this interaction between Mami and Negi reveal about their relationship?

Mami tends to get angry with Negi for unfair reasons.

Negi prefers spending time with Papi to spending time with Mami.

Mami can be strict with Negi, but cares for her deeply.

Negi breaks the rules frequently, but knows Mami will forgive her.

1. Which of these would be considered part of group's culture?
what other people think of them

the landscape where they live

holiday tradition

the way people make money

Will mark brainliest need ASAP

Define: Mourning

Use mourning in a sentence

what part of speech is mourning ​

Would you rather speak to animals or know other people’s thoughts and WHY?

Refer to the following line from the passage and answer the question.
O, speak again, bright angel!
Which of the following types of figurative language is represented here?
o metaphor
Osimile
personification
O hyperbole

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She pulled back, gasping

for air, her mascara

running down her cheeks.

She used her hand to

wipe her mouth, smearing her

lipstick in the process.

She looked at him, and

it was clear from the look

in his eyes that he wasn't

finished yet, she smiled,

a wicked smile as he

took a firm grip on

her hair once more.


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Malaria is a dangerous disease in many parts of the world. The illness has become more serious in recent years. Scientists are trying to fight malaria by developing a new vaccine, or drug remedy. If successful, it will prevent people from catching the disease. However, to test the vaccine, volunteers will have to be exposed to malaria. Scientists will ensure that volunteers are safe. The volunteers will be watched closely. Even if the vaccine fails to work, they will get no sicker than they would get with the flu. The volunteers will get medical treatment before the malaria worsens.

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The scientists are being _________.

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A impatient
B thrifty
C cautious
D modest

He fixed the ............computer.
1)crsheing.
2)crash.
3)crashed

inference/reasoning what this show about the perspective of people in the dinka tribe

Which phrase has the most positive connotation?
a demure person
a timid person
an unassertive person