Buckle Down

What does the phrase 'buckle down' mean in English?

• To fasten a belt

• To prepare for a journey

• To start working seriously

• To relax and take it easy

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the phrase 'buckle down'.

• I need to buckle down and finish my homework.

• She buckled down her seatbelt before the flight.

• He buckled down the lid of the jar tightly.

• They decided to buckle down the tent in the wind.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following is a synonym for 'buckle down'?

• Procrastinate

• Concentrate

• Neglect

• Ignore

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Identify the part of speech for the phrase 'buckle down' in the sentence: 'It's time to buckle down and study for exams.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

In which situation would you most likely hear someone say 'buckle down'?

• At a party

• During a study session

• While watching a movie

• On a vacation

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the opposite of 'buckle down'?

• Focus

• Relax

• Work hard

• Concentrate

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Fill in the blank: 'If you want to succeed, you need to ______ and work hard.'

• buckle down

• give up

• slack off

• take a break

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences implies a need to 'buckle down'?

• The deadline is approaching, so I must start working.

• I have finished all my tasks for the day.

• I am going to the beach to relax.

• I am planning a vacation next month.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the tone of the phrase 'buckle down'?

• Casual

• Serious

• Humorous

• Sarcastic

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Choose the correct sentence:

• She needs to buckle down if she wants to pass the test.

• He buckled down the door before leaving.

• They are buckling down the groceries in the car.

• We will buckle down the curtains tonight.

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CCSS.L.5.5C