WIN Lesson 2

What does the word "hyperbole" mean in the sentence: "I enjoy when people use hyperbole, like, 'I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse,' because it's so over-the-top"?

• An understatement

• A literal statement

• An exaggeration

• A factual statement

In the sentence "I am often hypercritical of myself because my friend Nathan is so good at everything and I feel like I can't live up to his talents," what does "hypercritical" mean?

• Very lenient

• Very critical

• Very supportive

• Very indifferent

What does the word "hyperventilate" mean in the sentence: "I was so nervous that I would need stitches, I began to hyperventilate. It took a while for me to calm down and catch my breath"?

• To breathe normally

• To stop breathing

• To breathe rapidly

• To hold one's breath

Which word means "to hate"?

• Chauffeur

• Hyperbole

• Abhor

• Hyperventilate

Which word describes someone who drives others around?

• Hyperventilate

• Chauffeur

• Hypercritical

• Abhor

Which word means "an exaggeration"?

• Hyperbole

• Hyperventilate

• Abhor

• Chauffeur

Which word means "very critical"?

• Hyperventilate

• Hypercritical

• Abhor

• Chauffeur

What is the meaning of "hyperventilate"?

• To breathe normally

• To stop breathing

• To breathe rapidly

• To hold one's breath

What is the meaning of "abhor"?

• To love

• To tolerate

• To hate

• To enjoy

What does "hyperactive" mean?

• Underactive

• Normally active

• Overly active

• Inactive