Shakespearean Phrases - Practice

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.

"Woe unto thee, for thy countenance is more woeful than a dog."

• • a You look as happy as a dog.

• • b) You bring joy with your expressions.

• • c) Poor you, for your expression is sadder than a dog.

Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.

"Canst thou not see, thou art as out of place as a peacock."

• • a) You're as extraordinary as a peacock.

• • b) Can't you see? You're as out of place as a peacock.

• • c) You blend in well with your surroundings.

Read the phrase below & choose the correct "modern" translation.

"Farewell, thou art as welcome as a pestilence."

• • a) Goodbye, you're as welcome as a plague.

• • b) Goodbye, your presence is missed.

• • c) Farewell, you bring joy to us.