ESL Vocabulary Challenge

What does the phrase 'make ends meet' mean?

• To have enough money to buy luxury items

• To save money for future investments

• To have enough money to cover one's expenses or to manage financially

• To spend money recklessly without budgeting

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Provide an example of when someone might 'squander' their money.

• Gambling away their savings at a casino

• Spending a large sum of money on designer clothes and expensive vacations instead of saving or investing.

• Donating all their money to a charity scam

• Investing in a high-risk stock without proper research

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How would you use the word 'inclined' in a sentence?

• She was inclined to believe his story.

• The inclined plane made it easier to move the heavy box.

• He was inclined to the party.

• She inclined her head in agreement.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Explain the term 'straightforward' in your own words.

• Complex, convoluted

• Easy to understand, clear, and uncomplicated.

• Complicated, hard to understand

• Confusing, unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Can you give an example of someone being 'altruistic'?

• A person who only helps others for personal gain

• A person who never donates to charity

• A person who always expects something in return for their help

• A person who regularly volunteers at a homeless shelter to help those in need without expecting anything in return.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to 'quibble' over something?

• Discussing important details

• Argue or raise objections about trivial matters or minor details

• Ignoring the topic completely

• Agreeing on major issues

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

When would you 'take on' a new responsibility?

• When you are looking to avoid it.

• When you have no idea how to do it.

• When you are ready and willing to commit to fulfilling it.

• When you are too busy to handle it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Describe a situation where a 'build-up' of tension might occur.

• During a relaxing day at the beach with friends.

• In a stress-free environment with no external pressures.

• During a high-stakes negotiation between two parties with conflicting interests.

• While peacefully reading a book alone in a quiet room.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How can someone 'come to terms with' a difficult situation?

• Blame others for the difficulty

• Ignore the situation and hope it goes away

• Engage in self-destructive behaviors

• Acknowledge and accept the reality, process emotions, seek support, focus on what can be controlled, practice self-care, take positive steps towards resolution or acceptance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a 'commute' and how does it affect people?

• A 'commute' is a type of exercise routine that people follow before starting work, positively impacting physical health.

• A 'commute' is a term used to describe the process of organizing work tasks efficiently, leading to increased productivity.

• A 'commute' refers to the time spent socializing with colleagues during work hours, improving teamwork and collaboration.

• A 'commute' is the journey from home to work or vice versa, impacting stress levels, productivity, well-being, and work-life balance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4