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Break the ice

Break the ice

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explores the phrase 'break the ice', starting with a humorous misunderstanding at a school dance. It delves into the historical origins of the phrase, explaining how it was used in Europe to describe starting work on frozen rivers. The tutorial then transitions to the modern social context, where 'break the ice' is used metaphorically to describe easing social interactions, a concept popularized by Mark Twain.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial misunderstanding about the phrase 'break the ice'?

It was believed to mean starting a dance.

It was thought to mean smashing ice literally.

It was considered a method to cool down.

It was understood as a way to make a drink.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'break the ice' mean in a social context?

To begin a new job.

To start a conversation or interaction.

To literally break ice on a river.

To end a party.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the phrase 'break the ice' originate historically?

From a way to cool drinks quickly.

From a technique to make friends at parties.

From a method to start work on frozen rivers.

From a dance move at school events.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who popularized the social use of 'break the ice'?

William Shakespeare

Jane Austen

Mark Twain

Charles Dickens

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final suggestion given to help someone 'break the ice'?

Offer drinks to everyone.

Use interesting information to engage others.

Smash ice to make friends.

Start a dance to ease tension.

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