Four of a Kind Around the House Online Trivia

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1. Which of the following popular foods can be prepared at home in many ways, such as scrambled, fried, or poached?

Answer: Eggs

Eggs are a very versatile food since there are many different ways to prepare them. When eggs are beaten, they can be used to create dishes like scrambled eggs and omelets. They can also be fried to your liking (for example, sunny side up or over easy). Other ways to prepare eggs include poaching and boiling. They are also commonly used in baking.

2. What is the main ingredient of most hand sanitizers, such as the ones pictured?

Answer: Alcohol

Washing your hands with soap and warm water is one of the best ways to stop bacteria and infections. When that is not an option, however, hand sanitizer is a good way to keep your hands clean. Most commercial hand sanitizers are made with ethyl alcohol, which is very effective at killing germs.

Many brands add other ingredients to their product so that it does not harm the skin (a common additive is glycerin, which helps moisturize the skin).

3. Though most medical professionals advise against this, the four cotton swabs in the picture are commonly used to clean which body part?

Answer: Ear

Cotton swabs, also known as cotton buds or Q-tips, are small tools that can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, scientists and medical professionals may use the swabs to transfer cultures or other small items from one place to another. They can also be used to apply medication to the mouth, such as healing ointments or liquids for canker sores. Most commonly, Q-tips are used to clean out earwax, and they are effective at the task because of their small size and shape.

However, doctors advise that their use usually pushes the wax further in, and there is a chance of damaging the eardrum, so instead they recommend using a towel after showering to clean out the earwax.

4. The items pictured go by a few different names, but which of these options is NOT ordinarily used to refer to these devices?

Answer: Leader

A remote is a tool used to change channels on a television or other electronic device. As technology has evolved, so have the uses for remote controls: they can now be used to control DVD players, speakers and sound systems, and devices like Roku or Chromecast. The terms "zapper" and "clicker" also refer to these useful handheld devices.

5. In which of these "rooms" would you most likely see these four bottles and the vessel holding them?

Answer: Bathroom

These four bottles have liquids like shampoo and body wash, which are used in the shower (and most showers in homes are inside a bathroom). A shower caddy is commonly used to keep these products together. People may also have moisturizers, shaving cream, and conditioner in the shower as part of their daily routine.

6. People sometimes use earplugs in their bedrooms to sleep more comfortably. In which of these places would you be most likely to see someone next to you wearing earplugs to help them sleep?

Answer: Airplane

Earplugs can come in handy at home if there's a lot of noise coming from outside, or if your partner snores and that keeps you awake. For this reason, earplugs can also prove useful to travelers who want to get some sleep while traveling on a plane. While many passengers now prefer to use earphones and listen to music, some still opt to wear earplugs to drown out external noises.

7. Colorful thumbtacks or drawing pins can be used to post drawings on walls. Which of the following could be another reasonable use for them?

Answer: Highlighting countries on a map

Thumbtacks are a quick and easy way to pin drawings or posters to a wall, though they can leave hard-to-remove marks too. Many people, such as traveling enthusiasts, like to use these pins to signal each country they have been to. In the same vein, thumbtacks can also be used to pinpoint specific states or cities.

8. The letters AA and AAA commonly refer to which of the following products that help many items around the house function properly?

Answer: Batteries

Batteries are an essential part of a household. They power devices like remote controls, computer mice, cameras, and flashlights. Batteries can also power items like electric toothbrushes and razors. AA batteries are slightly bigger than AAA batteries, which typically means that the former have a larger capacity and are to be used for devices that consume more energy.

9. Which of the following words best completes a good storage space around the house for books, a book_______?

Answer: Shelf

Many homes have bookshelves where people display the books they own. Some choose to categorize their books through certain methods, such as alphabetically or by subject. Bookshelves can hold both small and large books, and they are a more attractive way to store books than, say, piling them on the floor.

10. Tablets like those pictured are antacids, which are often found in many households. These can be most helpful after eating which of the following?

Answer: Spicy foods

Antacids help the body counter the excessive production of stomach acid, and they can also help relieve symptoms like bloating, nausea, and stomach pain. Antacids are also helpful for those who suffer from acid reflux since some can block the passage of acid back through the esophagus. Antacids typically can be bought as chewable tablets or in a liquid presentation.

They can be especially helpful after consuming irritating foods, such as spicy food.

Source: Author Lpez

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Four of a Kind Around the House Quiz

In this quiz, you will be asked about items commonly found around the house. Some pictures of four like items should help with your answers. Good luck!

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