Exploring the Concept of Word Creation in Frindle

Nick and Janet walk home, and Janet finds a pen. Nick reflects on a lesson about words and invents the word 'frindle' for pen. He starts a plan to popularize 'frindle' by having friends use it. They take an oath to use 'frindle' instead of 'pen'. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers.

Why did Nick and Janet miss the bus?

• They were talking to a teacher.

• They were doing homework.

• They were playing a game.

• They had a school newspaper meeting.

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What did Janet find on the street?

• A notebook

• A piece of jewelry

• A gold ballpoint pen

• A silver coin

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What did Mrs. Granger say about the meaning of words?

• Words have no meaning.

• The dictionary defines words.

• People decide what words mean.

• Teachers decide the meaning of words.

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What word did Nick use to refer to music when he was a child?

• Guangwa

• Ging

• Gugu

• Gaga

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What new word did Nick invent for 'pen'?

• Frindle

• Frindle

• Frindle

• Frindle

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How did Janet react when Nick called the pen a 'frindle'?

• She laughed.

• She ignored him.

• She looked at him like he was nuts.

• She agreed with him.

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Where did Nick first use the word 'frindle' in public?

• In a store

• In the park

• At school

• At home

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What did the store clerk do when Nick asked for a 'frindle'?

• She called the manager.

• She ignored him.

• She handed him a pen.

• She laughed.

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How many kids took the oath to use the word 'frindle'?

• Four

• Seven

• Five

• Six

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What was the main goal of Nick's plan?

• To make 'frindle' a real word

• To win a competition

• To get good grades

• To impress his teacher

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