#1
Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device?
A rhyme
ExplanationMnemonic devices aid memory by associating information with easily recallable cues or patterns, as seen in the use of rhymes.
#2
What does the acronym 'HOMES' stand for?
A strategy for remembering the Five Great Lakes
ExplanationHOMES is a mnemonic device representing the first letters of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common mnemonic device?
Algorithm
ExplanationAn algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, not a mnemonic device designed to aid memory.
#4
What does the mnemonic 'My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles' help you remember?
The order of the planets from the sun
ExplanationThe sentence represents the order of the planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
#5
What does the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' help you remember?
The order of operations in mathematics
ExplanationThe sentence provides a mnemonic for the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
#6
What is the memory technique known as the 'method of loci'?
A method that uses visualization of spatial environments to organize and recall information
ExplanationThe method of loci involves associating information with specific locations in a mental spatial layout to enhance recall.
#7
Which famous phrase is commonly used to remember the order of operations in mathematics?
PEMDAS
ExplanationPEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), providing a sequence for mathematical operations.
#8
What is the 'chunking' method often used for in memory techniques?
Dividing large pieces of information into smaller groups or chunks
ExplanationChunking involves breaking down large amounts of information into smaller, manageable units, facilitating easier recall and memory.
#9
Which mnemonic device might be used to remember the order of the colors in a rainbow?
VIBGYOR
ExplanationVIBGYOR is an acronym representing the colors of the rainbow: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.
#10
What does the mnemonic 'Never Eat Shredded Wheat' help you remember?
The cardinal directions
ExplanationThe phrase represents the order of the cardinal directions: North, East, South, West.
#11
What does the mnemonic device 'ROY G. BIV' help you remember?
The colors of the rainbow
ExplanationROY G. BIV represents the colors of the rainbow in order: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.
#12
What does the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' help you remember?
The notes on the lines of the treble clef staff in music
ExplanationThe phrase represents the order of musical notes on the lines of the treble clef staff: E, G, B, D, F.
#13
What does the mnemonic 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos' help you remember?
The order of the planets from the sun
ExplanationThe sentence represents the order of the planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
#14
What does the mnemonic 'FANBOYS' help you remember?
The coordinating conjunctions in English
ExplanationFANBOYS represents the coordinating conjunctions in English: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
#15
What does the mnemonic 'KISS' stand for?
Keep it simple, silly
ExplanationKISS is an acronym encouraging simplicity in problem-solving or communication: Keep it simple, silly.