Shakespearean Phrases - Practice
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English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines the term "miscreant"?
a) A person of great wisdom and knowledge.
b) A playful and mischievous individual.
c) Someone who behaves in a villainous or criminal manner.
d) A skilled artisan or craftsman.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.
"Thou art a witless miscreant."
a) You are a foolish troublemaker.
b) You are a witty individual.
c) You are a charming misfit.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.
"Hark ye, for the language of yore doth possess a charm."
a) Listen, for the old language has a charm.
b) Be quiet, the old language is boring.
c) Pay attention, the language of yore is confusing.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.
"Thy discourse is as confusing as a riddle."
a)Your talk is straightforward.
b) Your words are like a clear stream.
c) Your conversation is as puzzling as a riddle.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.
"Thy presence is as welcome as a toothache."
a)You're always a joy to have around.
b) Your presence is as unwelcome as a toothache.
c) Your company is as pleasant as a sunny day.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.
"Pray, sirrah, spare us thy tedious tales."
a) Please, fellow, spare us your boring stories.
b) Please, tell us more interesting tales.
c) Share your fascinating stories with us.
a)Please, tell us more interesting tales.
b) Please, fellow, spare us your boring stories.
c) Share your fascinating stories with us.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.
"Methinks thou art a foppish miscreant."
a) I think you're a foolish troublemaker.
b) I think you're a fashionable individual.
c) I think you're a wise scholar.
a I think you're a fashionable individual.
b) I think you're a wise scholar.
c) I think you're a foolish troublemaker.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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