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Understanding 'Just' and 'Only' in English

Understanding 'Just' and 'Only' in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common reason people confuse 'just' and 'only'?

They have the same spelling.

They can sometimes be used interchangeably.

They are both verbs.

They are both used in questions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word sounds more formal when used interchangeably?

Neither is formal

Just

Only

Both are equally formal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which situation can 'just' not be replaced by 'only'?

When referring to a recent event

When talking about a unique item

When expressing a strong opinion

When describing a formal event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'just' imply when used to describe location?

In a different country

In the same place

Very close

Far away

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'just' used when being honest about something negative?

To avoid the truth

To simply state the truth

To exaggerate the truth

To make a joke

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can 'only' be used exclusively?

When expressing a casual opinion

When talking about multiple items

When referring to a unique or solitary thing

When describing a recent event

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'only' to indicate exclusivity?

I only have one pencil.

I have only pencils.

I just have one pencil.

I have just one pencil.

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