Ell

What is the meaning of the word 'ell' in historical English measurements?

• A unit of length

• A type of bird

• A musical note

• A literary device

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In which context might you encounter the word 'ell' in English literature?

• Architecture

• Cooking

• Sailing

• Gardening

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'ell' correctly?

• She bought an ell of fabric for the dress.

• The ell sang beautifully in the morning.

• He played an ell on his guitar.

• The ell was blooming in the garden.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the correct synonym for 'ell' when used as a measurement.

• Yard

• Meter

• Inch

• Foot

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What is the origin of the word 'ell' in the English language?

• Latin

• Greek

• Old English

• French

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

How many inches are approximately in one 'ell'?

• 45 inches

• 36 inches

• 54 inches

• 27 inches

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'ell'?

• A unit of measurement

• A type of architectural extension

• A type of fish

• A part of a garment

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In literature, what might an 'ell' symbolize?

• Wealth

• Length

• Strength

• Mystery

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which famous English author mentioned 'ell' in their work?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the plural form of 'ell'?

• Ells

• Ellies

• Ellies

• Ell

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B