Exploring Common English Idioms

Sophia struggles with school, feeling inferior to peers and stressed by grades. Her mother offers support, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and not comparing oneself to others. They discuss seeking help, like tutoring, and Sophia learns that grades don't define her value.

What grade did Sophia's math score drop to last semester?

• C-

• B+

• A-

• A

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

What was Sophia's grade in her last math test?

• C-

• B+

• A

• A-

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What emotion does Sophia feel when asked a question in class?

• Confidence

• Anxiety

• Indifference

• Excitement

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Who does Sophia compare herself to in her math class?

• Her best friend

• Cassie

• Her teacher

• Nancy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does Sophia's mother suggest to avoid negative self-comparison?

• Skip school

• Focus on personal best

• Blame the teacher

• Ignore the class

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does Sophia's mother advise her to concentrate on?

• Competing with others

• Her weaknesses

• Her strengths

• Making no mistakes

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What solution is proposed to help Sophia manage her schoolwork?

• Get a tutor

• Change schools

• Only study at night

• Quit school

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does Sophia identify as a major challenge in managing schoolwork?

• Distractions at home

• Easy assignments

• Too many assignments

• Lack of interest

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

According to Sophia's mother, what should Sophia realize about her grades?

• They are not the measure of her value

• They are unimportant

• They define her worth

• They guarantee success

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does Sophia's mother say about making mistakes?

• It's unacceptable

• It's rare

• It's part of learning

• It should be punished

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6