WOTD: Mercurial

What does the adjective 'mercurial' mean?

• Stable and unchanging

• Characterized by rapid and unpredictable change of mood

• Relating to Mars

• Related to the sun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Where does the word 'mercurial' originate from?

• Greek mythology

• Egyptian mythology

• Roman mythology

• Norse mythology

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the adjective 'mercurial' imply about a person's mood?

• Consistent

• Rapidly changeable

• Predictable

• Stable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'mercurial' in the medical context?

• Containing copper

• Containing mercury

• Containing silver

• Containing gold

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which planet is associated with the adjective 'mercurial'?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the adjective 'mercurial' imply about a person's behavior?

• Consistent

• Unpredictable

• Reliable

• Steady

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the synonym for 'mercurial' that means lacking firmness or steadiness?

• Capricious

• Predictable

• Stable

• Consistent

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the adjective 'mercurial' imply about a person's emotional balance?

• Predictable

• Stable

• Unstable

• Consistent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4