Understanding the Usage of 'Just'

Understanding the Usage of 'Just'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Moral Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial explores the use of the word 'just' in various grammatical forms, including adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and verbs. It provides examples of 'just' as an adjective meaning factually correct, morally right, and proper. As an adverb, 'just' is used to indicate time, limitation, margin, and precision. The tutorial also covers 'just' as a noun and verb in the context of jousting. The content is structured to enhance understanding of the different contexts in which 'just' can be applied.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'just' mean when used as an adjective in the context of being morally right?

Only and simply

Recently and closely

Equitable and fair

Exactly and precisely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When 'just' is used as an adverb to mean 'only', which of the following is an example?

Just a few tomatoes

Just left moments ago

Just missed my head

Just right for the day

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context does 'just' mean 'recently'?

Just a few tomatoes

Just left moments ago

Just missed my head

Just right for the day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'just' mean when used as an adverb to indicate precision?

Only and simply

Recently and closely

Exactly and perfectly

Equitable and fair

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'just' when used as a noun?

A simple task

A recent event

A joust or tournament

An exact measurement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'just' used as a verb?

To joust or fight in a tournament

To describe a recent action

To specify an exact amount

To indicate fairness

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a use of 'just' as discussed in the video?

As a noun for tournaments

As an adverb for recent actions

As an adjective for fairness

As a verb for cooking