Confusing Verbs for ELL Students
Authored by Cameron Ryan Swanson
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means "to formally give up a position or responsibility"?
Reside
Resign
Recite
Rescind
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the verb "to exacerbate"?
To improve a situation
To make a situation worse
To explain in detail
To eliminate completely
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means "to officially cancel or repeal a law or agreement"?
Rescind
Recede
Refrain
Retain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the verb "to oscillate" mean?
To remain still
To move or swing back and forth
To increase steadily
To decrease rapidly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means "to make something less severe or serious"?
Aggravate
Mitigate
Obliterate
Complicate
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of the verb "to juxtapose"?
To place side by side for comparison
To separate into different parts
To combine into one
To ignore completely
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb means "to express disapproval or disappointment"?
Commend
Reproach
Celebrate
Endorse
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