Connections Answers
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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ITEMS TO RECYCLE
These are common items that Americans collect and take to a special place or put in a specific bin so they can be made into new products instead of thrown away.
Individual words:
•BOTTLE: A container, often made of plastic or glass, used for drinks like water or soda. In the US, empty bottles are usually washed and put into recycling bins.
•CAN: A metal container, typically used for soda, beer, or canned food. After use, Americans rinse empty cans and place them in recycling for new products.
•CARDBOARD BOX: A strong, stiff paper container, often brown, used for shipping packages or storing items. Many Americans flatten these boxes for recycling.
•NEWSPAPER: A publication printed on large sheets of paper, full of news and information. After reading, Americans often bundle old newspapers for recycling.
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BEDDING
These are all different types of coverings or items found on a bed, used for comfort, warmth, or decoration.
Individual words:
•BLANKET: A thick, soft covering used on a bed or for warmth, often made of wool or fleece. You pull it over you when you sleep.
•SHAM: A decorative pillow cover, usually placed on a bed for show. It makes a pillow look neat and matches other bedding.
•SHEET: A large piece of thin fabric used on a bed. You put it over the mattress and often sleep under another one.
•THROW: A small, decorative blanket, often placed on a sofa or the end of a bed. It's for extra warmth or as a stylish accent.
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PLAGIARIZE
These words are all informal ways to describe taking someone else's work, ideas, or property without permission, often dishonestly or illegally.
Individual words:
•COPY: To take someone else's writing, ideas, or work and use it as your own without permission. This is a common form of plagiarism.
•CRIB: An informal term, often used by students, meaning to secretly copy answers or work from someone else during a test or assignment.
•LIFT: To take someone else's words, music, or ideas and use them as if they are your own, often without giving credit or permission.
•PIRATE: To illegally copy and distribute copyrighted material like movies, music, or software without the creator's permission, often for profit.
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BATMAN'S "BAT" THINGS
These words are famous items associated with Batman. He adds "Bat-" to each word to name his special equipment, like his Batcave or Batmobile.
Individual words:
•CAVE: This is a large, natural hole in a mountain or under the ground. Batman's secret underground base, where he keeps his equipment, is called the Batcave.
•MOBILE: This word means able to move easily. As a noun, it can mean a vehicle, like a car. Batman's special, famous car is called the Batmobile.
•SIGNAL: This is a sign or message, often a light or sound, to tell someone something. When people need Batman, they shine a light into the sky called the Batsignal.
•SUIT: This is a set of clothes, usually worn together. Batman wears a special uniform, often black, called the Batsuit to fight bad guys and protect the city.