Read the paragraph below. Circle the misspelled words and write the correct spelling in the blanks provided.

People should know that there are common myths about things around there house. For example, a pencil is not really made with lead; its made from graphite, an entirely different substance. Another idea is that lamps use no electricity if their turned off. Actually lamps that are still plugged in use up electricity, even if they are turned off. We have heard to that lightning never strikes twice. Indeed, lightning can strike the same tree in a forest two or more times. Repeating these ideas over and over has lead people to believe them.

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Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.