
Unfamiliar words and phrases
Authored by Angela Lock
English
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After reading the confusing instructions for the science project, Maria felt completely perplexed. What does the word perplexed mean in this sentence?
Excited and ready to start
Angry and frustrated
Baffled and puzzled
Calm and confident
Answer explanation
The context clue 'confusing instructions' suggests that Maria was baffled and puzzled. The other options do not fit the feeling of confusion.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each sentence to the type of context clue it uses to define the underlined word.
Example Clue
He showed great fortitude, for example, by continuing the race even after he fell.
Antonym/Contrast Clue
The meeting was mandatory; in other words, everyone was required to attend.
Synonym/Restatement Clue
The desert is an arid place, a very dry region with little rainfall.
Definition Clue
Some people enjoy gregarious activities, like parties, while others prefer to be alone.
Answer explanation
Each sentence uses a different type of clue: 'in other words' provides a synonym for mandatory, 'while others prefer to be alone' contrasts with gregarious, 'for example' gives an instance of fortitude, and 'a very dry region' defines arid.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which sentence does the word run mean 'to manage or be in charge of'?
I need to run to the store before it closes.
My dad hopes to run his own coffee shop one day.
Please don't run in the hallways.
The colors in this new shirt might run in the wash.
Answer explanation
In this context, 'to run his own coffee shop' means to manage it. The other options refer to moving quickly, colors bleeding, or making a quick trip.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases into two categories: Literal Meaning or Figurative Meaning.
Groups:
(a) Literal Meaning
,
(b) Figurative Meaning
He has a heavy backpack.
She has a heart of gold.
The soup is very hot.
My brother is a couch potato.
It's raining cats and dogs.
Answer explanation
Literal phrases mean exactly what they say. Figurative phrases use non-literal language (like metaphors or idioms) to create an image or effect.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jamal was a diligent student, always completing his homework on time and studying hard for every test. What does diligent mean?
Lazy and unmotivated
Popular and friendly
Creative and artistic
Hardworking and careful
Answer explanation
The context clues 'completing his homework on time' and 'studying hard' indicate that diligent means hardworking and careful.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word to its closest synonym.
Unimportant
Abundant
Plentiful
Crucial
Essential
Vague
Unclear
Trivial
Answer explanation
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. 'Abundant' means plentiful, 'crucial' means essential, 'vague' means unclear, and 'trivial' means unimportant.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a student says, 'I have a mountain of homework,' what do they mean?
Their homework is literally shaped like a mountain.
They have a very large amount of homework.
Their homework is about geology.
They have to climb a mountain to do their homework.
Answer explanation
The phrase 'a mountain of homework' is a figurative expression (a hyperbole) used to emphasize that the amount of homework is very large, not that it is a literal mountain.
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