Writing Tools and Resources for Kindergarten: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a tool you would use to write?

Accepted Answer

Paintbrush

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Pencil

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Computer

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Paper

Question 2

What tool do we use to write letters and words by hand?

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Pencil

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Computer

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Brush

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Fork

Question 3

How have writing tools changed over time?

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Writing tools have become more advanced over time.

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Writing tools have stayed the same over time.

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Writing tools have become less important over time.

Question 4

When using a computer to write, what can you do that you can't do when writing with a pencil and paper?

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Change the font size and style

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Add pictures and videos

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Check for spelling mistakes

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Write in different colors

Question 5

Which of these things can you NOT do with a word processor?

Accepted Answer

Write on paper

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Make changes to your writing

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Add pictures to your writing

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Check for spelling and grammar mistakes

Question 6

How can a word processor help you write better?

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It helps you organize your ideas.

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It stops you from making any mistakes.

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It can only be used to type words.

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It makes your writing perfect.

Question 7

Before paper was invented, what did people write on in the past?

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Rocks

Accepted Answer

Leaves

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Computers

Question 8

How do writing tools help us share our ideas and stories?

Accepted Answer

Writing tools make it easier to share our ideas and stories with people far away.

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Writing tools make it harder to share our ideas and stories with people far away.

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Writing tools don't help us share our ideas and stories.

Question 9

When we use writing tools like pencils or computers, what should we do to make our writing the best it can be?

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Write carefully and make sure each word is spelled correctly. Keep your writing neat and easy to read.

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Write quickly, without thinking about what you are writing.

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Use your writing tool to erase and rewrite your work over and over again.

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Hold your writing tool in a funny way to make your writing look different.

Question 10

Which part of the pencil do we use to write with?

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The tip

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The eraser

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The middle

Question 11

We have pencils, paintbrushes, and crayons in our writing center. Which tool should we use to write a thank-you note to our teacher?

Accepted Answer

Pencil

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Paintbrush

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Crayon

Question 12

When you write on a computer using a word processor, what's one advantage it has over writing with a pencil and paper?

Accepted Answer

You can make changes more easily.

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It's harder to carry around.

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It costs more money.

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It's harder to use.

Question 13

When writing a story, how can you use different writing tools and resources in the planning, drafting, revising, and editing stages?

Accepted Answer

Use a pencil or pen to write down ideas, and a computer to type up the story.

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Use a computer to write the entire story from start to finish.

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Use a pencil to write the entire story, and erase any mistakes.

Question 14

You're at the beach and want to write a message in the sand. What could you use to write with?

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A stick

Accepted Answer

A seashell

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A leaf

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A crayon

Question 15

When choosing a writing tool, why is it important to think about what you're writing and who you're writing to?

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To choose the tool that will help you write the best

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To pick the tool that looks the coolest

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To make your writing look neat and tidy

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To avoid using tools that you're not familiar with

Question 16

Before pencils and paper were invented, people used different tools to write. What tool was commonly used for writing in the past?

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Quill and ink

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Computer

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Typewriter

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Crayon

Question 17

Which of these do we write with?

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Pencil

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Paintbrush

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Scissors

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Ruler

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a writing tool?

Accepted Answer

Calculator

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Pen

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Crayon

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Marker

Question 19

What do we use to type on a computer?

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Keyboard

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Mouse

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Printer

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Scanner

Question 20

What is a tool we use to write with?

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Pencil

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Ruler

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Book

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Eraser

Question 21

What kind of paper is best for writing?

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Lined paper

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Construction paper

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Newspaper

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Toilet paper

Question 22

What tool is NOT used for writing?

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Toy car

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Pencil

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Paper

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Computer

Question 23

What do we write on?

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 24

What do we use to make our pencils sharp?

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A pencil sharpener

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Scissors

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An eraser

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A ruler

Question 25

What do we use to erase mistakes when writing?

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An eraser

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A pencil

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Paper

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A ruler

Question 26

What should we do after we finish writing?

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Put our supplies away

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Leave them on our desks

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Throw them in the trash

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Give them to our friends

Question 27

What tool do we use to measure and draw straight lines?

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A ruler

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A pencil

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An eraser

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Scissors

Question 28

What tool do we use to write on paper?

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Pencil

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Computer

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Brush

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Microphone

Question 29

Where can we type our words?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Notebook

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Book

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Magazine

Question 30

What do we use to erase mistakes when writing with a pencil?

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Eraser

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Sharpener

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Ruler

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Highlighter

Question 31

What tool do we use to measure and draw straight lines?

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Ruler

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Compass

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Protractor

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T-square

Question 32

What tool do we use to cut paper?

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Scissors

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Knife

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Ruler

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Stapler

Question 33

Which part is NOT found on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Pen

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Mouse

Question 34

We use a program called a _________ to type on a computer.

Accepted Answer

Word processor

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Spreadsheet

Question 35

What is the tool we use to write on paper called?

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Pencil

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Pen

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Computer

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Phone

Question 36

What do we call the flat surface we write on?

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Paper

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Board

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Wall

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Desk

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a way we can write?

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With a phone

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With a pencil

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With a pen

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With a brush

Question 38

What part of a pencil do we hold when we write?

Accepted Answer

Barrel

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Lead

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Eraser

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Tip

Question 39

Can we write on a computer?

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Yes

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No

Question 40

What do we use to make changes to writing made with a pencil?

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Eraser

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Pen

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Ruler

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Scissors

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using a word processor?

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Can draw pictures

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Can make changes easily

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Can save and print work

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Can check for spelling errors

Question 42

What do we call a person who writes books?

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Author

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Teacher

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Artist

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Doctor

Question 43

What is used to hold paper together?

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Paper clip

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Pencil

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Eraser

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Ruler

Question 44

What do we write on?

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Paper

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Book

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Table

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Wall

Question 45

What sharpens pencils?

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Pencil sharpener

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Scissors

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Sandpaper

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Knife

Question 46

How should we use writing tools?

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Carefully

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Carelessly

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Roughly

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Loudly

Question 47

Which tool can help us find new words?

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Dictionary

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Calculator

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Timer

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Computer

Question 48

We use a _____ to write on paper.

Accepted Answer

Pencil

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Computer

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Book

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Ruler

Question 49

A _____ helps us write faster and easier.

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Pencil

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Notebook

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Board

Question 50

The programs we use on computers to write are called _____.

Accepted Answer

Word processors

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Calculators

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Games

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Email

Question 51

A _____ is NOT a basic writing tool.

Accepted Answer

Stapler

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Pen

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Paper

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Computer

Question 52

We use a _____ to fix mistakes made with a pencil.

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Pen

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Ruler

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Marker

Question 53

A _____ helps us to write neatly and in order.

Accepted Answer

Notebook

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Book

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Computer

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Pen

Question 54

The small lines on paper that help us write straight are called _____.

Accepted Answer

Lines

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Dots

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Squares

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Dashes

Question 55

We use a pair of _____ to cut paper.

Accepted Answer

Scissors

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Ruler

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Stapler

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Pen

Question 56

When you are writing a story, which of these things do you NOT use?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

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Paper

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Pencil

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Computer

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a writing tool?

Accepted Answer

Scissors

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Pen

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Eraser

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Laptop

Question 58

When we use a computer, what do we use to type words?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard

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Mouse

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Scanner

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Printer

Question 59

What is the name of the program we use to write on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Word Processor

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Spreadsheet

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Database

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Browser

Question 60

Before we can write with a pencil, what do we need to do to it?

Accepted Answer

Sharpen it

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Color it

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Break it

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Bend it

Question 61

Why do we use a ruler in writing?

Accepted Answer

To make straight lines

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To measure our words

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To draw pictures

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To decorate our writing

Question 62

What do we use when we want to erase something we have written?

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An eraser

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A pencil

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A crayon

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A marker

Question 63

How should we take care of our writing tools?

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Keep them clean and organized

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Throw them away when we are finished

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Lend them to our friends

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Use them for other things besides writing

Question 64

What tools can we use to write besides pencils?

Accepted Answer

Pens

Accepted Answer

Computers

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Books