Essential Knowledge for Everyday School Readiness Quiz

Medicine is a substance that is specifically designed to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. While food, exercise, and water contribute to overall health, they do not fulfill the specific criteria of medicine.

Money is the universally accepted medium of exchange in most economies and is used to facilitate transactions between individuals and businesses. The barter system involves the direct exchange of goods and services without the use of money. Cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency that operates independently of a central bank. Credit cards allow individuals to make purchases on credit, which is different from using physical money.

Libraries primarily house books for lending and borrowing, making them a valuable resource for reading and research.

Our ears are specifically designed for the purpose of hearing sounds. The other body parts mentioned do not have the same function.

Folders are used to store and organize files on a computer in a structured manner. Files are stored within folders, bins and drawers are not common terms for organizing files on a computer.

Hair ties are elastic bands or other materials that are used to tie back hair, securing it in place. While hair clips, headbands, and bobby pins can also be used to style hair, hair ties are specifically designed to hold hair in place by creating a neat and secure ponytail or bun.

Homework is a common task assigned to students to reinforce learning outside of the classroom.

A snack is a small portion of food eaten between full meals.

A special toy is typically a collectible item that holds sentimental value or is considered rare or unique.

The acronym SMILE stands for Sustainable Management of Integrated Low-energy Buildings, focusing on energy-efficient practices in building management.

Lunch is a meal typically eaten around midday, between breakfast and dinner.

Tissues are groups of cells that work together to perform a specific function, while organs are made up of tissues, cells are the basic building blocks of life, and systems are made up of multiple organs working together.

An umbrella is a common tool used to protect against rain by providing a portable shelter. The other options, toaster, sunglasses, and backpack, do not serve the same purpose in protection against rain.

A water bottle is the most common and practical item used to carry water while you are out and about. Sunglasses, umbrellas, and notebooks are not suitable for carrying water.

Winter clothes are specifically designed to provide warmth and protection in cooler temperatures, unlike summer clothes, swimwear, or formal attire which are not suitable for cold weather conditions.