Pendulum

What is the correct plural form of 'pendulum'?

• Pendulums

• Pendula

• Pendulumses

• Penduli

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Which sentence uses the word 'pendulum' correctly?

• The pendulum of the clock swung back and forth.

• She pendulumed the ball across the field.

• He was penduluming with excitement.

• The pendulum was too heavy to carry in his pocket.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the part of speech for the word 'pendulum' in the sentence: 'The pendulum swung slowly.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the primary function of a pendulum in a clock?

• To keep time

• To decorate

• To make noise

• To provide light

Which of the following is a synonym for 'pendulum'?

• Oscillator

• Clock

• Timer

• Swing

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A

In literature, a 'pendulum' can symbolize which of the following?

• The passage of time

• A character's strength

• A plot twist

• A setting

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'pendulum' as a metaphor.

• Her mood was a pendulum, swinging from joy to despair.

• The pendulum clock was broken.

• He fixed the pendulum with care.

• The pendulum was made of gold.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the origin of the word 'pendulum'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following sentences uses 'pendulum' in a scientific context?

• The pendulum experiment demonstrated gravity.

• The pendulum was a beautiful antique.

• He admired the pendulum's craftsmanship.

• The pendulum was a gift from his grandfather.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the pendulum of fate'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4