British Bitesize Lesson #14: BUMP

The video tutorial explores the various meanings and uses of the word 'bump'. It starts with the basic definition of 'bump' as a gentle collision and extends to describe a raised surface. The tutorial then discusses how 'bump' can describe motion, such as a bumpy train ride. It covers common phrases like 'bump into' for unexpected meetings and 'goosebumps' for cold-induced skin reactions. The video also touches on 'bump' in the context of status elevation and conflicts, as well as the darker meaning of 'bumped off' in contract killings.

What does the word 'bump' mean when referring to a physical interaction?

• A gentle collision between two objects

• A loud noise

• A sudden stop

• A smooth surface

In the UK, what is the term used for the bumps on your skin when you're cold?

• Chicken skin

• Goosebumps

• Cold bumps

• Frost bumps

What does it mean if someone is 'bumped up' on a flight?

• They are moved to a lower class

• They are asked to leave the flight

• They are given a window seat

• They are upgraded to a higher class

What does the phrase 'bump heads' imply?

• To move in a jolty fashion

• To meet unexpectedly

• To have a disagreement

• To physically collide heads

What does the phrase 'bumped off' refer to?

• A contract killing

• A minor accident

• A sudden promotion

• A friendly encounter