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The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. What is the meaning of "invented" in this context?

• Created

• Discovered

• Designed

• Improved

Many patents are granted each year for new inventions. What does "granted" mean in this sentence?

• Refused

• Awarded

• Explained

• Developed

The theory of gravity was discovered by Isaac Newton. What does "discovered" mean in this context?

• Found out

• Lost

• Created

• Observed

The first computer was developed in the 1940s. What does "developed" mean here?

• Destroyed

• Designed and built

• Sold

• Used

The concept of electricity was understood through many experiments. What does "understood" mean in this context?

• Ignored

• Learned

• Forgotten

• Disbelieved

The internet was created to connect computers around the world. What does "created" mean in this sentence?

• Discovered

• Destroyed

• Made

• Taken

New technologies are developed to improve everyday life. What does "developed" mean here?

• Enhanced

• Made

• Hidden

• Ignored

The first vaccines were tested in the 18th century. What does "tested" mean in this context?

• Distributed

• Destroyed

• Used

• Examined

Many inventions are patented to protect the rights of the inventors. What does "patented" mean here?

• Improved

• Sold

• Registered legally

• Distributed

The printing press was invented in the 15th century. What does "invented" mean in this context?

• Printed

• Designed

• Sold

• Created