Fortnight

What is the meaning of the word 'fortnight'?

• A period of two weeks

• A period of one month

• A period of one week

• A period of ten days

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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 of the following sentences uses the word 'fortnight' correctly?

• I will see you in a fortnight.

• The fortnight is a type of bird.

• She bought a fortnight of apples.

• He is fortnight tall.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Identify the synonym of 'fortnight'.

• Two weeks

• One week

• One month

• Ten days

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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 of the following is a correct usage of 'fortnight' in a sentence?

• We have a fortnight holiday coming up.

• The fortnight is very delicious.

• He is a fortnight old.

• She wore a fortnight dress.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

What is the origin of the word 'fortnight'?

• Old English

• Latin

• Greek

• French

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

How many days are there in a fortnight?

• 14

• 7

• 10

• 30

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

Which of the following phrases is equivalent to 'fortnight'?

• Two weeks

• Half a month

• One week

• Ten days

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In British English, how often is a 'fortnightly' magazine published?

• Every two weeks

• Every week

• Every month

• Every ten days

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'fortnight'?

• I will visit my grandparents in a fortnight.

• The fortnight is a type of fruit.

• We have a fortnightly meeting.

• She stayed for a fortnight.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What part of speech is 'fortnight'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A