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where does malala yousafzai currently live/wɛər dʌz məˈlɑːlə ˈjuːsəfzaɪ ˈkʌrəntli lɪv/idiomintermediate

A specific inquiry seeking the present geographical residence or domicile of the Pakistani activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

Many students researching human rights activists often ask, 'Where does Malala Yousafzai currently live?'

where is mexico located in south america/wɛər ɪz ˈmɛksɪkoʊ loʊˈkeɪtɪd ɪn saʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/idiombeginner

A common geographical misconception or query; in reality, Mexico is located in the southern part of the North American continent, bordering the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the south.

The teacher corrected the student who asked where is Mexico located in South America, explaining it is actually in North America.

whet/wɛt/verbadvanced

To sharpen the blade of a tool or weapon, or to stimulate or excite an appetite, desire, or interest.

He used a fine-grained stone to whet his hunting knife.

whetting/ˈwɛt.ɪŋ/verbintermediate

Sharpening the blade of a tool or weapon, typically with a stone.

He spent the afternoon whetting his scythe before the harvest began.

which of the following is a factor of fx 4x³ 11x² 75x 18/wɪtʃ əv ðə ˈfɒləʊɪŋ ɪz ə ˈfæktər əv ɛf ɛks/idiomadvanced

A standard mathematical examination query used to identify a linear binomial that divides a given cubic polynomial without leaving a remainder.

The student was asked, 'which of the following is a factor of fx 4x³ 11x² 75x 18' during the algebra assessment.

which polynomials are prime check all of the boxes that apply/wɪtʃ ˌpɒl.ɪˈnoʊ.mi.əlz ɑːr praɪm tʃek ɔːl əv ðə ˈbɒks.ɪz ðæt əˈplaɪ/idiomintermediate

A specific instructional prompt used in mathematics assessments requiring the respondent to identify all irreducible polynomials from a provided list.

The teacher reminded the students that for the question 'which polynomials are prime check all of the boxes that apply', there might be more than one correct answer.

whichever/wɪtʃˈɛvər/adjectiveintermediate

Specifying any one of a number of things or people without restriction, depending on choice or circumstances.

You can take whichever seat you prefer.

while/waɪl/conjunctionbeginner

During the time that; at the same time as.

She likes to listen to music while she studies.

whip/wɪp/nounbeginner

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash or strap, used for urging on animals or administering punishment.

The jockey used the whip to urge the horse toward the finish line.

whiskers/ˈwɪskərz/nounbeginner

The long, stiff projecting hairs growing on the face of a cat, mouse, or other mammal, typically used as feelers.

The cat twitched its white whiskers as it watched the mouse hole.

whisper/ˈwɪspər/verbbeginner

To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of privacy.

She leaned over to whisper a secret in his ear.

whispers/ˈwɪspərz/nounbeginner

Plural form of whisper: a soft, hushed voice or sound produced by speaking without vocal cords.

The library was so quiet that even whispers could be heard across the room.

white/ˈwaɪt/adjectivebeginner

Of the color of fresh snow or milk, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; the opposite of black.

The bride wore a beautiful white dress.

who invented the first touchscreen mobile phone/huː ɪnˈvɛntɪd ðə fɜːrst ˈtʌtʃskriːn ˈmoʊbaɪl foʊn/idiomintermediate

A common historical query referring to the creation of the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, which debuted in 1992 and featured the first functional touchscreen interface on a mobile device.

Many tech enthusiasts ask who invented the first touchscreen mobile phone to understand the origins of the modern smartphone.

who is the riddle of epicurus written by/huː ɪz ðə ˈrɪd.əl ɒv ˌɛp.ɪˈkjʊə.rəs ˈrɪt.ən baɪ/idiomintermediate

A common search query inquiring about the author or creator of the philosophical text, book, or paradox associated with the Riddle of Epicurus.

Many students studying philosophy of religion often ask 'who is the riddle of epicurus written by' when researching the problem of evil.

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