[CAM 14] The importance of children play

Imagining fairy-tale turrets and fire-breathing dragons, wicked witches and gallant heroes, she's creating an enchanting world.

What does "gallant" mean in this sentence?

• cowardly

• sadistic

• gracious

• delightful

Imagining fairy-tale turrets and fire-breathing dragons, wicked witches and gallant heroes, she's creating an enchanting world.

What does "enchanting" mean in this sentence?

• compelling

• disgusting

• repulsive

• appealing

Imagining fairy-tale turrets and fire-breathing dragons, wicked witches and gallant heroes, she's creating an enchanting world.

What does "wicked" mean?

• unkind

• polite

• gracious

• gentle

Although she isn't aware of it, this fantasy is helping her take her first steps towards her capacity for creativity and so it will have important repercussions in her adult life.

What does "take sb first steps" mean in this sentence?

• step-by-step

• first chance

• start new things

• entitle to do sth

Although she isn't aware of it, this fantasy is helping her take her first steps towards her capacity for creativity and so it will have important repercussions in her adult life.

What does "repercussions" mean in this sentence?

• underpin

• consequence

• reinforce

• perception

Minutes later, Alice has abandoned the kingdom in favour of playing schools with her younger brother. When she bosses him around as his 'teacher', she's practising how to regulate her emotions through pretence.

What does "in favour of" mean in this sentence?

• in support of

• in excess of

• in terms of

• in spite of

Minutes later, Alice has abandoned the kingdom in favour of playing schools with her younger brother. When she bosses him around as his 'teacher', she's practising how to regulate her emotions through pretence.

What does "boss sb around" mean in this sentence?

• obey

• reinforce

• give orders

• require

Later on, when they tire of this and settle down with a board game, she's learning about the need to follow rules and take turns with a partner.

What does "tire of" mean in this sentence?

• bore

• fatigue

• exhaust

• thrill

Later on, when they tire of this and settle down with a board game, she's learning about the need to follow rules and take turns with a partner.

What does "settle down " mean in this sentence?

• initiate

• move

• make home

• feel comfortable

'It underpins how we develop as intellectual, problem-solving adults and is crucial to our success as a highly adaptable species.'

What does "underpin" mean in this sentence?

• enhance

• foster

• reinforce

• emphasize