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A program is a set of instructions written in a specific programming language to do a
specific task.
Scratch is an easy-to-learn visual programming language developed by the Lifelong
Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.
A sprite is a key element that serves as the main character or object in a project.
Blocks are just like pieces of the jigsaw puzzle available in different shapes.
Motion blocks in Scratch are used to control the movement of the sprite.
Looks blocks in Scratch are used to control the appearance of the sprite.
Sound blocks in Scratch are used to control the sounds and music.
Events blocks in Scratch are used to detect events and trigger scripts when those events
occur.
Control blocks are used to manage the flow and logic of the program.
Sensing blocks in Scratch are used to detect various conditions and interactions within
the project, such as touch, mouse position, and distance.
Operators blocks in Scratch are used for performing mathematical operations,
comparisons, and handling strings.
Variables blocks in Scratch are used to store and manipulate data values.
Pen blocks allow you to stamp the sprite, draw lines on the stage, change the colour and
thickness of lines.
Tech Trivia Section A (Objective)
A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. Which of the following is the area where scripts are constructed by dragging and fixing
together blocks from the Blocks Palette?
a. Backdrops b. Coding Area
c. Stage d. Coordinates
2. A series of connected blocks is called a ...............................
a. Script b. Palette
c. Category d. Control
3. Which of the following category of blocks in Scratch is used to store and manipulate data
values?
a. Variables b. Looks
c. Operators d. Events
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