Technical English
You can use a __________ to measure how long something is.
Ruler
What device do you use to clean the floor?
Vacuum cleaner
The __________ produces sound from the computer.
Speaker
Which came first: sharks or trees?
Sharks
The __________ of the hammer was made of wood.
Handle
What device do you use to heat food quickly?
Microwave
The __________ is used to twist or tighten bolts.
wrench
What color is the blood of an octopus?
Blue
The knife’s __________ is very sharp.
blade
What device do you use to listen to music?
Headphones
The __________ of the pliers are very strong.
jaws
How long can a snail sleep?
Up to 3 years
We use a __________ to find directions when we travel.
compass
What device helps you control room temperature?
Air conditioner
A __________ is used for cutting paper neatly.
scissors
Which animal can survive without its head for days?
Cockroach
A __________ helps convert motion into electricity.
dynamo
What device do you use to see at night when it’s dark?
Flashlight
The carpenter used a hammer to __________ the nail.
drive in
What is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
Q