Severing Ties

What is the meaning of the phrase 'severing ties'?

• Ending a relationship

• Starting a new friendship

• Strengthening a bond

• Ignoring someone

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses 'severing ties' correctly?

• She was severing ties with her old habits.

• He was severing ties to build a new connection.

• They were severing ties to make friends.

• We are severing ties to improve our relationship.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the correct synonym for 'severing' in the context of 'severing ties'.

• Connecting

• Cutting

• Joining

• Mending

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In literature, what does 'severing ties' often symbolize?

• Reconciliation

• Isolation

• Unity

• Growth

Choose the sentence that best illustrates the concept of 'severing ties'.

• After the argument, she decided on severing ties with him.

• They were severing ties to get closer.

• Severing ties helped them bond better.

• He was severing ties to stay connected.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What part of speech is 'severing' in the phrase 'severing ties'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which literary device is often used when discussing 'severing ties'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the opposite of 'severing ties'?

• Breaking bonds

• Forming connections

• Cutting off

• Detaching

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In a narrative, what might 'severing ties' lead to for a character?

• New opportunities

• Deeper relationships

• Increased dependence

• Stronger bonds

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of 'severing ties' in a professional context?

• Quitting a job

• Getting a promotion

• Starting a new project

• Attending a meeting

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D