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Sneezing
Sneezing is a natural reflex that can bring unexpected moments of mirth and surprise. But did you know that sneezing can also be a fascinating display of human biology? Here are a few facts:
A sneeze can expel air from the nose and mouth at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour!
The average person sneezes 1-4 times per day, with some people sneezing more due to allergies or sensitivities.
Sneezing can spread germs up to 20 feet away, making it important to cover your mouth and nose.
The longest recorded sneezing fit lasted 978 days (yes, you read that right – almost 3 years!)
Despite the serious facts, sneezing can also bring moments of levity and laughter. Who hasn’t laughed at a well-timed sneeze or an awkward sneezing fit? So next time you let out a big “Achoo!”, remember the fascinating science and humor behind it!
Assertion testing questions
1. Assertion (A): A sneeze can expel air from the nose and mouth at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
Reason (R): Sneezing is a natural reflex that can bring unexpected moments of mirth and surprise.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
2. Assertion (A): The average person sneezes 1-4 times per day.
Reason (R): Some people sneeze more due to allergies or sensitivities.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
3. Assertion (A): Sneezing can spread germs up to 20 feet away.
Reason (R): It is important to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
4. Assertion (A): The longest recorded sneezing fit lasted 978 days.
Reason (R): Sneezing can be a fascinating display of human biology.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
5. Assertion (A): Sneezing is a natural reflex.
Reason (R): Sneezing can expel air from the nose and mouth at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Vocabulary testing /Parts of speech
1. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: “Sneezing is a natural reflex that can bring unexpected moments of mirth and surprise.”
a) Noun
b) Adjective
c) Verb
d) Adverb
2. Which word in the sentence “A sneeze can expel air from the nose and mouth at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour!” is a verb?
a) Sneeze
b) Expel
c) Air
d) Speeds
3. Choose the correct part of speech for the word “average” in the sentence:
“The average person sneezes 1-4 times per day.”
a) Noun
b) Adjective
c) Verb
d) Adverb
4. What is the part of speech of the word “important” in the sentence: “Sneezing can spread germs up to 20 feet away, making it important to cover your mouth and nose.”
a) Noun
b) Adjective
c) Verb
d) Adverb
5. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: “The longest recorded sneezing fit lasted 978 days.”
a) Noun
b) Adjective
c) Verb
Antonyms /Synonyms testing questions based on the passage
1. Choose the synonym for “natural” in the sentence: “Sneezing is a natural reflex that can bring unexpected moments of mirth and surprise.”
a) Artificial
b) Unusual
c) Normal
d) Rare
2. Identify the antonym for “fascinating” in the sentence: “But did you know that sneezing can also be a fascinating display of human biology?”
a) Interesting
b) Boring
c) Captivating
d) Engaging
3. Choose the synonym for “expel” in the sentence: “A sneeze can expel air from the nose and mouth at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour!”
a) Retain
b) Release
c) Absorb
d) Inhale
4. Identify the antonym for “average” in the sentence: “The average person sneezes 1-4 times per day, with some people sneezing more due to allergies or sensitivities.”
a) Typical
b) Normal
c) Exceptional
d) Usual
5. Choose the synonym for “important” in the sentence: “Sneezing can spread germs up to 20 feet away, making it important to cover your mouth and nose.”
a) Trivial
b) Significant
c) Unnecessary
d) Minor
Answers with explanation
1. Answer: c) Normal
Explanation:Natural” means something that occurs in nature or is typical. “Normal” is a synonym as it also means usual or typical.
2. Answer: b) Boring
Explanation:”Fascinating” means extremely interesting. The antonym “boring” means not interesting or dull.
3. Answer: b) Release
Explanation:”Expel” means to force out. “Release” is a synonym as it also means to let go or set free.
4. Answer: c) Exceptional
Explanation:”Average” means typical or usual. The antonym “exceptional” means unusual or extraordinary.
5. Answer: b) Significant
Explanation:”Important” means of great significance or value. “Significant” is a synonym as it also means having meaning or importance.