Unfamiliar and Multiple-meaning words
Authored by Swaathi Veeramani
English
1st - 5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Imagine you're on an adventure in a dense forest, and suddenly, the rough bark of a tree scrapes your arm. What does 'bark' refer to in this thrilling scenario?
The sound a dog makes
The outer covering of a tree
To shout loudly
A small boat
Answer explanation
In this scenario, 'bark' refers to the outer covering of a tree, which can be rough and can scrape your arm in a dense forest.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Imagine you're in a meeting where the team decides to 'address' the issue head-on. What does 'address' mean in this professional context?
To jot down the points of discussion for future reference
To bravely speak to the stakeholders
To focus all efforts on solving the critical problem
A grand presentation before the project deadline
Answer explanation
In this professional context, 'address' means to focus all efforts on solving the critical problem, making it the correct answer.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a baseball game, when the commentator said: She picked up the bat and hit the ball, what does "bat" refer to in this context?
(a)
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'A cool tool used in sports to hit balls' because in the context of a baseball game, the term 'bat' refers to the equipment used by the player to hit the ball.
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CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Imagine you're a chef about to prepare a delicious meal. You reach for the salt and pepper to season your dish. In this culinary context, what does "season" mean?
It's one of the four divisions of the year, right?
Does it mean to make something suitable for use?
Or is it to sprinkle some magic and add flavor to the food?
Perhaps it's a period of the year known for its specific climate condition?
Answer explanation
The correct choice is to sprinkle some magic and add flavor to the food, which is the culinary meaning of 'season.'
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Imagine you're a pirate in the middle of the ocean, and you notice the current is strong, making it difficult to navigate your ship. What does "current" refer to in this adventurous scenario?
The flow of electricity
A moment in time
The movement of the ocean's water
Being up to date with the latest pirate trends
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The movement of the ocean's water' because in the context of a pirate navigating a ship, 'current' refers to the flow of water in the ocean.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
6.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Imagine you're in a chilly place, shivering and shaking, and someone says, "He could not bear the cold." What does "bear" mean here?
(a)
A large mammal
To carry
To give birth to
Answer explanation
The word 'bear' in this context means to endure, or to tolerate. It refers to the ability to withstand or cope with the cold.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Imagine you're zooming down the highway, wind in your hair, music blasting, and then...whoops! A ticket for speeding lands in your lap. What exactly is this 'fine' they're talking about?
(a)
Of high quality
Very thin or narrow
In good health and feeling well
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'A sum of money required as a penalty' because a fine is a monetary penalty for breaking a law or rule, such as speeding.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.4B
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