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Match

Match the following technologies to their names! (Hint: Look closely at the pictures for clues)

VHS player

VCD player

DVD player

Sony Betamax player

Laser disc player

• VHS player

• VCD player

• DVD player

• Sony Betamax player

• Laser disc player

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word "foothold"?

• A strong arm

• A strong position

• A strong foot

• A foot that has the ability to hold things

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has the correct usage of the word "debut"?

• Since its debut in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has never lost its popularity.

• Last year, the movie Shang Chi debut in cinemas.

• Doctor Strange is no longer showing in cinemas because yesterday was its last debut.

Multiple Select

What is the meaning of the phrase "the exception to the rule"? (Hint: There is more than one answer!)

• Something that does not follow the usual pattern

• Something that has many rules

• Something that completely follows a certain pattern

• Something that is an outlier

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Another word that means "the exception to the rule" is "outlier".

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E.g. Everyone managed to pass their English WA! The outlier is Jack, who was absent on the day of the test.​

Multiple Select

Look at the following objects. Which object(s) do you think can be seen as a "status symbol"?