Springboard

What is the primary meaning of the word 'springboard' in English?

• A diving board used for jumping into water

• A type of flower that blooms in spring

• A board game played in spring

• A seasonal festival

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses 'springboard' correctly?

• The springboard of the car was broken.

• She used her experience as a springboard to advance her career.

• He ate a springboard for breakfast.

• The springboard was too heavy to carry.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the part of speech for the word 'springboard' in the sentence: 'The internship served as a springboard for her career.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the synonym for 'springboard' in the context of career advancement.

• Obstacle

• Foundation

• Hindrance

• Barrier

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

In literary terms, what does 'springboard' metaphorically represent?

• A setback

• A starting point

• An ending

• A conflict

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence best illustrates the metaphorical use of 'springboard'?

• The springboard was wet from the rain.

• His education was a springboard to success.

• She painted the springboard blue.

• The springboard was made of wood.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the antonym of 'springboard' when used metaphorically?

• Launchpad

• Stumbling block

• Platform

• Catalyst

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Fill in the blank: 'The new project was a _______ for innovation in the company.'

• springboard

• conclusion

• detour

• obstacle

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is a correct definition of 'springboard' in a non-literal sense?

• A tool for diving

• A means of progress

• A type of plant

• A seasonal event

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How is 'springboard' used in the context of sports?

• As a type of ball

• As a diving platform

• As a scoring system

• As a team name