Masterminds

What is the meaning of the word 'mastermind' in the context of a crime?

• A person who plans and directs a complex scheme or enterprise

• A person who follows orders without question

• A person who is a victim of a crime

• A person who reports a crime to the authorities

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following sentences uses 'mastermind' correctly?

• She was the mastermind behind the successful marketing campaign.

• He was the mastermind of the new employee.

• The mastermind was very tasty.

• They mastermind the new shoes.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the synonym of 'mastermind'.

• Genius

• Follower

• Novice

• Amateur

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In literature, a 'mastermind' character is often portrayed as:

• A strategic thinker with a complex plan

• A simple-minded individual

• A passive observer

• A minor character with little influence

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Choose the sentence that best describes a 'mastermind' in a story.

• The mastermind orchestrated the entire heist without leaving a trace.

• The mastermind was confused and unsure of what to do next.

• The mastermind was a minor character with no real impact.

• The mastermind was always following others' instructions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

What part of speech is 'mastermind' when used as a noun?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What part of speech is 'mastermind' when used as a verb?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is an example of a 'mastermind' in popular culture?

• Sherlock Holmes

• Dr. Watson

• A random pedestrian

• A news reporter

What is the role of a 'mastermind' in a mystery novel?

• To plan and execute the main plot

• To serve as a background character

• To provide comic relief

• To act as a sidekick

Which sentence uses 'mastermind' as a verb?

• She masterminded the entire project from start to finish.

• The mastermind was caught by the police.

• He is known as the mastermind of the group.

• The mastermind's plan was flawless.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E