Euphemism and usage
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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I am sorry to inform you that your application...
did not make it to the final round.
didn't hack it
was not successful on this occasion.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the phrase below:
"let me be very clear"
to shift responsibility or blame onto someone else.
used to emphasize that what follows will be stated clearly and without ambiguity.
to take action without legal authority or permission.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figure of speech shown in the sentence.
"My friend is big-boned."
It is not a figure of speech.
hyperbole
irony
euphemism
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for...
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"cup of joe"
tea
soda
coffee
a guy named Joe
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is a prominent writer in the field of children's literature.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I had a busy day, but now it's time to hit the hay.
eat dinner
do my work
go to sleep
Answer explanation
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5A
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