11th grade - CAE

Front

What does the idiom 'Let's hit the hay' mean?

Back

It means to go to bed or to sleep.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What is the meaning of 'productive' in a work context?

Back

It refers to being effective in producing a desired result or output.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What collocation is formed with 'money'?

Back

MAKE money.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What collocation is formed with 'a break'?

Back

TAKE a break.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does it mean to 'shoot your mouth off'?

Back

It means to talk too much or to speak indiscreetly.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What does 'disinterested' mean in a workplace context?

Back

It means not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the difference between 'talk' and 'speak'?

Back

'Talk' is more informal and often used in casual conversation, while 'speak' is more formal.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Front

What does 'collocation' mean in language?

Back

A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

What is the meaning of 'make waves'?

Back

To cause trouble or create a disturbance.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B