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title: Closed doors, whispers and secrets — the lesson's questions with trees and pragmatics · Adult life
description: The 15 test and exam questions of lesson 35 «Closed doors, whispers and secrets» of the adult life course of Mova's primary school, each with its options, Mova's choice and the right answer, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics.
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# Closed doors, whispers and secrets

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The 15 questions of lesson 35 «Closed doors, whispers and secrets» of the adult life course of Mova's primary school with their options, 92 sentences, every one parsed by Mova with its syntax tree and pragmatics. How the student did on them: [the lesson at school](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/school-run/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/).

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- [t1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t1/) — Your sister says «When they shut the door, it means they're getting divorced.» Put her right. — wrong ✗ · ★
- [t2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t2/) — Overheard through the door: «...the hospital...» Then silence. What's the best thing to do? — wrong ✗ · ★
- [t3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t3/) — Uncle: «Keep this between us, kiddo — a new puppy for your mum's birthday Saturday!» Is it OK to keep? — wrong ✗ · ★
- [t4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t4/) — An older boy says «If you tell anyone what happened, you'll be in big trouble.» You feel scared. What should you do? — right ✓ · ★
- [t5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t5/) — Dad: «Chocolate before tea? Fine by me.» Mum: «I said NO.» Dad: «Right, sorry, we'll sort it.» What happens next? — wrong ✗ · ★
- [t6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t6/) — Dad, to Mum: «Shall we get I-C-E C-R-E-A-M after?» Your little brother can't spell yet. What's going on? — wrong ✗ · ★
- [t7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t7/) — You asked Mum for a sleepover, she said «ask your father», and you tell Dad «Mum said it's fine». What happens? — wrong ✗ · ★
- [t8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t8/) — Mum hangs up after whispering on the phone. «Aunt Kate's having a tough time, it's hers to share, not mine.» What does it show? — right ✓ · ★
- [t9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t9/) — Gossip at the gate: «They haven't told the kids yet, she's moving jobs to Glasgow.» Why might the parents wait? — right ✓ · ★
- [t10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t10/) — What would happen if grown-ups told children every worry the moment it began? — right ✓ · ★
- [t11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/t11/) — Cousin: «Grown-ups whispering on the phone means they're talking about you.» Is that right? — wrong ✗ · ★
- [e1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/e1/) — Which of the following statements most accurately characterises the declaration «Dad and I need to talk»? — wrong ✗ · exam
- [e2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/e2/) — Identify the principal reason for which certain news is withheld from children for a period. — right ✓ · exam
- [e3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/e3/) — Select the response consistent with the established facts concerning a secret relating to being touched or hurt. — wrong ✗ · exam
- [e4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/questions/adult-life/35-closed-doors-whispers-and-secrets/e4/) — It is given that one parent has refused a request and the child is directed to the other parent. Determine the most appropriate conduct. — right ✓ · exam

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