Talking about sleep

What is a common word for a short sleep that is generally used for sleeping in the day?

• Nap

• Siesta

• Slumber

• Rest

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means 'sleep lightly for a short while' and is also used as a noun in UK English?

• Snooze

• Slumber

• Doze

• Nap

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word 'catnap' emphasize about a sleep?

• It is short

• It is noisy

• It is deep

• It is long

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CCSS.L.2.4D

Which phrasal verb means 'start to sleep' and indicates falling asleep?

• Nod off

• Drop off

• Doze off

• Drift off

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What does someone do when they 'crash out'?

• Sleep talk

• Sleepwalk

• Have a nightmare

• Start to sleep very quickly

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is a power nap specifically intended for?

• To meditate

• To give energy

• To dream

• To relax

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is both a noun and a verb for 'sleep' and is considered rather literary?

• Slumber

• Doze

• Nap

• Snooze

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the verb 'doze' mean?

• Deep sleep

• Light sleep

• Daydream

• Nightmare

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When does someone usually have a 'catnap'?

• During the night

• In the morning

• During the day

• In the evening

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Which word is generally used for short, daytime sleeping on a couch or in a hammock?

• Snooze

• Doze

• Slumber

• Nap

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4