Hard Luck

What is the meaning of the phrase 'hard luck'?

• Good fortune

• Bad luck

• Hard work

• Easy task

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses 'hard luck' correctly?

• He had hard luck finding his keys.

• She had hard luck winning the lottery.

• They had hard luck completing the project on time.

• He had hard luck with his health issues.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the correct synonym for 'hard luck'.

• Misfortune

• Success

• Happiness

• Prosperity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which of the following contexts would you use 'hard luck'?

• Winning a prize

• Losing a job

• Getting a promotion

• Finding a treasure

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following is an example of 'hard luck'?

• Winning a game

• Losing a wallet

• Finding money

• Getting a gift

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What part of speech is 'luck' in the phrase 'hard luck'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Choose the sentence that best illustrates 'hard luck'.

• She found a $100 bill on the street.

• He missed the bus by just a minute.

• They won the championship.

• She received a surprise gift.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the opposite of 'hard luck'?

• Good luck

• Bad luck

• Hard work

• Easy luck

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'hard luck'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Oxymoron

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

How would you express 'hard luck' in a more formal way?

• Unfortunate circumstances

• Happy times

• Joyful events

• Successful endeavors

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CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E