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 is the main idea of the last paragraph?
Early matches were dangerous and awkward.
John Walker made the first match.
Phosphorus was the key to the modern match.
Walker's match was better than what came before.

Answer:

the answer is d.

Explanation:

Change into reported speech:Can I take Kitty to bed with me?’ the child asked her mother

Which words and phrases can help you identify the text structure you chose in Question 3?

If you’re explaining when a work of literature was written, what tense should you use?

a.) past tense
b.) literary present tense
c.) present tense

7 things that happen in the story of Cask of Amontillado?

Animal Farm

The Plot
When it’s time to select a leader, the animals on the farm have to choose between two pigs—one called Napoleon and the other, Snowball. How do you think that’s going to go? As you read Animal Farm, fill in the boxes for each element of the novel’s plot.

Trees don’t sleep, not like people do, or animals.But we do.
Can anyone write this sentence as a question?

The Great Gatsby chapter 4 questions (pls help)

“One morning, Gatsby drove up to Nick's house. What did he announce that he and Nick were going to do?”

“What were some of the things Gatsby told Nick about himself in the car?”

“What part of the midwest did Gatsby say he was from?”

“What are some things you learned about Mr. Wolfshiem?”

“Who else did Nick see at lunch?”

“After this day out with Gatsby, how do you think Gatsby got all his money?”

Will give brainliest

What should you always do when you use another person’s graphic to support your conclusion?
A.)Create a very similar graphic that presents the same information but in a different style.
B.)Leave the source information for the graphic out of a Works Cited page.
C.)Keep the source of your information quiet so everyone believes you came up with it yourself.
D.)Tell your audience where you got your information—state the author and title of the source.

whose trial testimony seems likely to result in a further investigation of someone other than martha carrier?

We... in the classroom yesterday.(had sat/sit/sat/were sitting)​

Indians will build their own India”- Who said this?
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Which of the following words and phrases contribute to Satanta’s passionate tone? Check the five boxes that apply.
“heart is glad”
“never do what they say”
“I love”
“don’t want to settle”
“grow pale and die”
“my lance, bow, and shield”
“my heart feels like bursting”

1,3,4,5,7

what is the difference's of the book version of lamb to the slaughter and the film version

(OURSELF
choose
the correct form of verbs to complete the following sentences.
this leader. (love, loves)
happy with the new timing.
prepared. (was, were)
Neither the managers nor the employers
Designer tables and chairs
Either Lisa or Lily usually
My best friend and severest critic
1. A mass of cotton wool and band-aids
Everyone
(seem, seems)
A list of invitees
Neither boys nor girls
Each minute
Either Indu or Kabi
A white cat and a black cat
sitting on the window sill. (is, are)
brothers. (is, are)
quite a lot. (cost, costs)
all the household chores. (do, does)
my mother. (is, are)
interested in hockey. (is, are)
precious. (is, are)
do this work. (has to, have to)
left on the table. (was, were)
2. Dip and Aman
3. Eman and Dipesh
to school. (walk, walks)
4. Bread and jam_well with milk. (go, goes)
Either the labourers or their leader
at fault. (was, were)
take the decision. (has to
Either the ministers or the administration
have to)
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Lines 1-30. Each stannza in this poem has ten lines, and the pattern of rhymes in each stanza divides those ten lines into three units. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Philo was very passionate about being the first to invent a television. His face would light up at the thought of bringing family together, just like the telephone brought his aunt closer to him.

What does the word passionate mean as used in the sentence?

A.
not emotionally affected

B.
very sad

C.
competitive

D.
having strong feelings

are you guys fans of cwc or rebbeca zamolo

Only when each of the committee members ____ reading the instructions then can you ____ them to the hall.
Finishes/take
Finished/take
Finish/take
Choose the option in which the subject and verb agree.
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Explain the elements of art in your own words (no copy paste)
1. Line
2. Shape and form
3. Value/tone
4. Color
5. Texture
6. Space​

after dark in jerusalem, ultra-orthodox protesters hurled rocks and forced the temporary closure of a main traffic artery. in this sentence, closure means:
blockage
repair
transfer
publicity

Please answer nobody answer my questions on time!!! Read this paragraph.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Vending machines have a long history of selling various
items, from bubble gum to insurance policies. In the
1970s they began selling mostly junk food, and the
machines popped up everywhere. For years, vending
machines supplied things like high-calorie chips,
cookies, candy bars, and sugary sodas. Thankfully, in
the last few years, vending machines have begun to
expand their offerings. Many companies now have
vending machines stocked with healthy food choices
Some vending machines even sell fresh fruit!
O Vending machines are famous for selling junk food
to people and destroying healthy eating
Though chips and cookies are high in calories, they
are convenient to purchase from vending machines
Though fruit is best purchased at farm stands or
grocery stores, it is now available in vending
machines
O Vending machines used to contain mainly junk food,
but they are changing to include healthy choices.

Read the passage.

The Oldest and Youngest Places on Earth

What is the oldest place on the earth? While the earth itself is estimated to be approximately five billion years old, most landforms are not nearly that old. Scientists debate what the oldest landform truly is, but it might be on Baffin Island. On this large northern Canadian island, which falls inside the Arctic Circle, rocks have been found that are believed to be over 4.5 billion years old. If these rocks truly are that old, then they have been around longer than the earth’s crust!

It is hard to believe that any rocks could be older than the outer surface of the earth, but their discovery in 2016 has given scientists some interesting insights about how the earth was created. As melted mantle rose to the surface and the earth’s denser elements sunk toward its center to form its core, most of the first rocks were absorbed into the earth’s inner layers. But not the rock on Baffin Island.

While there is still debate about whether Baffin Island is the oldest place on the earth, there is little question of where one of the youngest is. In December of 2014, an underwater volcano near the Pacific islands of Tonga erupted violently and continued to spurt lava and ash for over a month. When the volcano quieted, there was a new island in its place. Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, as the island was named, was about one square mile in area and covered in black gravel.

It’s not unusual for small islands to be created by volcanoes, which erupt when the magma of the earth’s mantle breaks through the crust in the form of lava and ash. What is unusual is for those islands to remain longer than five years after they have been created. Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai was expected to dissolve back into the Pacific Ocean shortly after it was formed. But in 2020, the island was not only still around, but had developed a thriving ecosystem. From above, much of the dark gray island is now lush and green, and birds, such as owls and seagulls, make it their home. It is unknown whether the earth’s youngest island will last for long, but it has already exceeded expectations.
What do the earth’s oldest and youngest places have in common? Both were created from volcanic rock. The same type of rock that hardened and remained above ground in Baffin Island also hardened to form Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai more than four billion years later.

In "The Oldest and Youngest Places on Earth," what connection does the author make between the rock on Baffin Island and the rock on Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai?

A. It is unusual that both islands are formed almost entirely of rock.
B. The rock on both islands is among the oldest ever found on the earth.
C. The rock on both islands has remained longer than typically would be expected.
D. The rock that formed both islands has now been absorbed back into the earth's mantle.

Which statement describes a characteristic of speaking as compared to writing? A. Speaking is more organized than writing. B. Speaking is more immediate than writing. C. Speaking is more formal than writing. D. Speaking is more lasting than writing.​

Which best describes the diction in "Ain't I a Woman?" formal and detached formal and scholarly informal and relatable informal and light-hearted

Look at the list of events and put them in the order they normally happen in life.
to get to know somebody
to fall in love with somebody
to becom e friends with somebody
to propose to somebody
to get engaged to somebody
to have an affair with somebody
to have a row with somebody
to get divorced to somebody
to get married to somebody
to get back together with somebody

At James’s funeral, his sister spoke to the hundreds of people who came to pay their last respects. She said, “My brother James was a man who did his best at what he loved to do. He was rewarded with medals, trophies, awards, and money. Yet, he died alone and without a friend in the world.”



The tone of the funeral speech is one of

a
Hopelessness
b
Sadness
c
Optimism
d
Joy

It is impossible for a believer to lose his reward.
True or false

What do you think is the most important effect of deforestation? Why? (3-5 COMPLETE SENTENCES)

Read the sentences.

Horses from the ranches gallops in the nearby fields. The horses often chase rabbits, squirrels, or possum.

Which is the best way to fix the subject-verb agreement error in these sentences?
Change “horses” to “horse”
Change “chase” to “chases”
Change “ranches” to “ranch”
Change “gallops” to “gallop”

What type of grammar should be put " enjoy or enjoys Neither the students nor the librarians ( envoys/enjoy) going to parties if cho Chang isn't there