Understanding 'Y'all' and Campaign Costs

Understanding 'Y'all' and Campaign Costs

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, World Languages, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explains the precise plural meaning of 'y'all' in Southern dialects, tracing its origins to historical English and Scottish language forms. It highlights how 'ye all' evolved into 'y'all' through Scots Irish influence. The video also touches on the financial aspects of running a presidential campaign, detailing various expenses involved.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'y'all' specifically refer to in Southern dialect?

A group of people

A singular person

A formal greeting

A casual expression

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which languages have distinct words for singular and plural 'you'?

Chinese and Japanese

Spanish and Italian

French and German

Russian and Polish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1500s, what was the singular form of 'you' in English?

Thy

Ye

Thee

Thou

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major expenses in a presidential campaign?

Event catering

Staff salaries

Travel expenses

Office supplies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT typically a campaign cost?

Personal gifts

Convention costs

Bumper stickers

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