Understanding Euphemisms and Misunderstandings

Understanding Euphemisms and Misunderstandings

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Life Skills, Moral Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The transcript involves a conversation where one person is trying to inform another about the disappearance of someone named Valon using idiomatic expressions. The conversation leads to confusion due to the cryptic nature of the phrases used. Eventually, the misunderstanding is cleared up, revealing that Valon is indeed dead, and another person, Spencer, is also mentioned to be dead.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Nathan mean when he says Valon 'bit the dust'?

Valon is eating dust.

Valon has died.

Valon is cleaning the floor.

Valon is playing a game.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Mason find Nathan's statement about Valon buying the farm confusing?

Mason believes Valon is on vacation.

Mason thinks Valon hates agriculture.

Mason thinks Valon moved to a new house.

Mason believes Valon is still alive.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Nathan mean when he says Valon 'kicked the bucket'?

Valon broke a bucket.

Valon left the town.

Valon has died.

Valon is playing soccer.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mason's reaction when Nathan finally says Valon is dead?

Mason is relieved.

Mason is sad.

Mason is confused.

Mason is angry.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mason initially think when he hears that Dylan is 'gone'?

Dylan has died.

Dylan has gone to work.

Dylan has moved to a new city.

Dylan is on vacation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is revealed to be dead at the end of the conversation?

Spencer

Dylan

Mason

Valon