Mark Making: Exploring Creativity and Fine Motor Skills

Question 1

Which tool do we use to make thin, delicate lines?

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Small, thin paintbrush

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Big, thick paintbrush

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Big, thick crayon

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Marker

Question 2

What kind of shape can you draw by using a circle tool?

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

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Star

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a colour?

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Shape

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 4

What do we call the lines we make on paper?

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Markings

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Scribbles

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Drawings

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Writings

Question 5

Which part of our body do we use to make marks?

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Hands

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Feet

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Nose

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Ears

Question 6

What can we use to make a thick, bold line?

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Felt-tip pen

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Pencil

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Cotton bud

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Paintbrush

Question 7

What do we call the space inside a shape?

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Inside

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Border

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Outline

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Area

Question 8

Which of these is a warm colour?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 9

Which tool is NOT used for drawing?

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Computer mouse

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Paintbrush

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Crayon

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Pencil

Question 10

What does it mean to 'scribble'?

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To draw lines in a free and uncontrolled way

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To draw neat and tidy lines

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To color in a shape

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To write your name

Question 11

Which type of drawing involves using your finger to make patterns in sand or paint?

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Finger painting

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Painting

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Drawing

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Modeling

Question 12

What can you use to draw on a wall?

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Chalk

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Paintbrush

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Crayon

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Marker

Question 13

To make big, bold marks, which tool is best?

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A large paintbrush

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A small paintbrush

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A pencil

Question 14

When you think of new and different ideas while making marks, you are using your:

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Imagination and creativity

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Problem-solving skills

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Math skills

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Reading skills

Question 15

What does it mean to understand and create pictures or images in your mind?

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Visual literacy

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Musical literacy

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Physical literacy

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Emotional literacy

Question 16

Which of these is a fun and important part of making marks?

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Expressing yourself

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Following rules

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Making everything perfect

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Using only certain colors

Question 17

When you make a single line or shape, that's called a:

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Mark

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Drawing

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Picture

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Design

Question 18

What's the best thing to keep in mind while making marks?

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Having fun and letting your imagination flow

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Following every rule perfectly

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Making sure your marks are all the same

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Using only the brightest colors

Question 19

We can use things like paintbrushes, pencils, and crayons to make marks.

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True

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False

Question 20

Mark making helps us to create, to make our fingers stronger, and to tell stories.

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True

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False

Question 21

We can make marks on paper, cardboard, and fabric.

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True

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False

Question 22

The marks we make with our hands or feet are called prints.

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True

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False

Question 23

Which of these things is NOT used for making marks?

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A ruler

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A paintbrush

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A crayon

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A pencil

Question 24

Which of these marks shows movement?

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A curved line

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A straight line

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A circle

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A dot

Question 25

How does mark making help you?

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It helps your eyes and hands work together.

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It helps you see better.

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It makes your writing neater.

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It makes you smarter.

Question 26

What is important to remember when holding a pencil or crayon for mark making?

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Hold it with a loose grip.

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Hold it tightly with all your fingers.

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Hold it with your thumb and index finger only.

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Hold it with just two or three fingers.

Question 27

Which of the following types of mark making involves moving your arm and body to make large marks?

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Gesture drawing

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Scribbling

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Collage

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Finger painting

Question 28

Why is mark making important for young children?

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It helps with writing and drawing.

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It teaches them about different colors only.

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It helps them learn to read only.

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It is a fun activity with no learning outcomes.

Question 29

What is a key difference between scribbling and drawing?

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Scribbling is free and playful, while drawing is more controlled.

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Scribbling is done only with pencils, while drawing can be done with different tools.

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Scribbling is messy, while drawing is neat.

Question 30

What is an example of a way that mark making can help children with special needs?

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It can help them express themselves.

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It can only help typically developing children.

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It can only teach children about shapes and colors.

Question 31

When supporting mark making in the classroom, what should a teacher do?

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Provide different materials and encourage children to explore freely.

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Focus only on the final product and not the process.

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Tell children exactly what to draw and how to do it.

Question 32

What does it mean to make a 'continuous line' drawing?

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Drawing without lifting your tool from the paper.

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Drawing a picture that tells a story.

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Drawing only straight lines.

Question 33

What happens to the marks when you press down hard on the pencil?

Accepted Answer

The marks get darker.

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The marks get lighter.

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The marks get thinner.

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The marks get shorter.

Question 34

Which of these tools is NOT safe for making marks in the early years?

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Scissors

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Paintbrushes

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Felt-tip pens

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Crayons

Question 35

What is the main reason why we make marks?

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To develop creativity and improve our hand-eye coordination

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To create beautiful pictures

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To practice writing letters

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To tell stories

Question 36

Which of these ways of making marks involves using objects to create patterns?

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Printing

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Scribbling

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Painting

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Drawing

Question 37

What do we call the uncontrolled, spontaneous lines that young children make?

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Scribbling

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Drawing

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Painting

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Doodling

Question 38

Which of these benefits comes from providing children with different materials to make marks with?

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It encourages them to explore and experiment

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It guarantees that they will create artistic masterpieces

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It prepares them for writing

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It limits their creativity

Question 39

What kind of paper is best for mark making in the early years?

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Thick, textured paper

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Thin, flimsy paper

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Recycled newspaper

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Glossy, coated paper

Question 40

Which of these shows that a child is developing their visual literacy?

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They can spot shapes and patterns in their marks

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They can write their own name

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They can draw pictures that look real

Question 41

What is the grown-up's role in supporting mark making in the early years?

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To give them materials, praise them, and provide opportunities to explore

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To teach them how to draw

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To criticize their work

Question 42

Which of these activities would NOT help children to develop their mark making?

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Structured handwriting exercises

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Making a mark-making mural

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Trying out different mark-making tools

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Using different materials

Question 43

What is a key sign that a child is making progress in their mark making?

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They start to control their marks and make them on purpose

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They use a variety of colors

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They can draw detailed pictures

Question 44

What does it mean to experiment with different surfaces and textures when we make marks?

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Trying out different papers and tools to create different looks and feels

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Only using one type of paper and one type of mark-making tool

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Mixing different textures together

Question 45

What is the best way to help young children explore mark making?

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Giving them a variety of art materials and encouraging them to experiment freely

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Telling them what to draw

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Only allowing them to use certain colors

Question 46

Which type of mark making uses lots of short, parallel lines to create a darker shade?

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Hatching

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Feathering

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Stippling

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Scribbling

Question 47

What does it mean when we use mark making to show something from real life, like a person or a house?

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Using lines and shapes to draw or depict objects, people, or scenes from our world

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Only making abstract marks

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Using marks to create patterns

Question 48

How can we help children improve their mark making skills?

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Giving them chances to try different art tools and techniques

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Teaching them the "correct" way to hold a pencil and make marks

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Only letting them use pencils and paper

Question 49

Why is mark making important for children's development?

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It helps develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and visual literacy

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It is not a significant part of early childhood development

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It is only a fun and enjoyable activity

Question 50

What is NOT a way to make a mark?

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Singing

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Drawing

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Painting

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Printing

Question 51

How can you make a mark on paper?

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Draw with a pencil

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Throw a ball

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Jump up and down

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Sing a song

Question 52

What can you use to make a colourful mark?

Accepted Answer

A paintbrush

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A scissor

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A ruler

Question 53

What happens when you use a pencil to make a mark?

Accepted Answer

You leave a line on the paper

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The pencil disappears

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The pencil changes colour

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The paper becomes wet