Buckle Down

What does the phrase 'buckle down' mean in English?

• To fasten a belt

• To start working seriously

• To fall over

• To give up

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following sentences uses 'buckle down' correctly?

• I need to buckle down and finish my homework.

• She buckled down her shoes tightly.

• The car buckled down the road.

• He buckled down the ladder.

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Choose the synonym for 'buckle down'.

• Procrastinate

• Relax

• Concentrate

• Ignore

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

In which context would you most likely use 'buckle down'?

• During a vacation

• While preparing for exams

• At a party

• When watching TV

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Identify the part of speech for 'buckle down' in the sentence: 'It's time to buckle down and study.'

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is an antonym for 'buckle down'?

• Focus

• Neglect

• Commit

• Engage

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Fill in the blank: 'After a long summer break, students need to _______ and get back to their studies.'

• buckle down

• give up

• relax

• procrastinate

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the origin of the phrase 'buckle down'?

• Military terminology

• Sports jargon

• Fashion industry

• Culinary arts

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'buckle down'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the phrase 'buckle down' contribute to the tone of a motivational speech?

• It adds a sense of urgency and determination.

• It creates a relaxed and carefree atmosphere.

• It introduces humor and light-heartedness.

• It suggests confusion and uncertainty.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B