Formal Education Words

In a lively classroom, Adina is excitedly helping Octavian tackle a tricky math problem. Can you guess what the word Teach means?

• To impart knowledge or skills
  

• To scold or reprimand

• To encourage someone to participate in an activity

• To manage or direct

During a lively class discussion, CristinaC turned to her teacher and asked, "What does the word 'Enlighten' mean?"

• To confuse someone with details
  

• To provide knowledge or insight

• To entertain or amuse

• To create a barrier

Emily is on a mission to boost her grades in school! What does it mean to improve?

• To make something better
  

• To make something worse

• To observe and report

• To delay or postpone

On an exciting school trip, Adina was asked to help Octavian find their way to the museum. What does it mean for Adina to guide Octavian?

• To give directions or advice
  

• To follow someone’s lead

• To make a final decision

• To resist or reject

During a lively class discussion, Adina was asked to explain a complex topic. After she provided a detailed answer, her teacher exclaimed that she had really schooled the class on the subject!

• To educate formally
  

• To reprimand someone sharply

• To prepare a performance

During a group project, Octavian suggested ways to enhance their presentation. What does the word enhance mean in this context?

• To improve the quality or value of something

• To reduce the quality of something

• To ignore or neglect

• To complete or finish

During a community service project, Emily and CristinaM decided to foster a sense of creativity among the children by organizing art classes. What does the word 'foster' mean in this context?

• To encourage development or growth

• To limit or suppress creativity

• To adopt a child temporarily

• Both A and C

In a classroom, Stefan often helps his classmates by providing support and encouragement. What does this behavior exemplify?

• To care for and encourage growth

• To criticize harshly

• To abandon or neglect

• To teach strictly

During a workshop at Pathway English School, Adina and Octavian discussed the importance of continuous learning. Adina mentioned that to stay competitive in their careers, they should focus on improving their skills and acquiring new knowledge. What does the term 'Upskill' mean in this context?

• To improve skills

• To acquire new knowledge

• To decrease in abilities

• Both A and B

During a discussion in class, Cosmin shared a story about how reading books can edify a person's character. What does the word edify mean in this context?

• To improve someone morally or intellectually

• To discourage or dishearten

• To explain with great detail

• To entertain with stories