What is the primary definition of a 'fortnight'?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A period of one month
A period of two weeks
A period of one week
A period of ten days
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following best describes the origin of the term 'fortnight'?
Originated in ancient Greece
Invented in the 20th century
Derived from Latin
Comes from Old English
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In which context is 'fortnight' most commonly used today?
To describe a financial quarter
To refer to a two-week vacation
To denote a monthly subscription
To indicate a bi-weekly meeting
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has the usage of 'fortnight' evolved over time?
It is now used to describe a ten-day period
It is now used to describe a month
It has remained unchanged
It is less commonly used in modern language
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a modern application of the term 'fortnight'?
A two-week pay cycle
A two-week holiday
A bi-weekly newsletter
A monthly report
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