QUIZ
Edexcel Non-Fiction: Vocabulary Week 3
schwartzj100_87421
4 months ago
Save
Copy and Edit
INSTRUCTOR-LED SESSION
Start a live quiz
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
Assign homework
13 questions
Preview
Show answers
  • Question 1
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Aristocratic?

    answer choices

    Being wealthy and associated with successful businesses

    Being noble and associated with upper class and well bred

    A way of describing a person's appearance

    Extremely tall, muscular and proficient and sports

  • Question 2
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Felicitous?

    answer choices

    Being wealthy and associated with successful businesses

    Constantly finding yourself in difficult scenarios or accidents

    Lucky or fortunate

    Extremely tall, muscular and proficient and sports

  • Question 3
    45 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    BONUS: Select two of the articles where the main subject is UNfelicitous.

    answer choices

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

    Explorers or Boys Messing About

    Beyond the Sky and Earth

  • Question 4
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Despair?

    answer choices

    To be incredibly unlucky and find yourself in difficult situations

    Hoping that there may be an easier way to solve a problem

    Complete loss or absence of hope. Feeling despondent and demoralised

    Destroying something out of anger or frustration

  • Question 5
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Dichotomy?

    answer choices

    Division or contrast between two things that are opposite or entirely different

    Placing two things side by side for an accurate comparison

    Complete loss or absence of hope. Feeling despondent and demoralised

    To be alike and similar to others around you

  • Question 6
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Demeanour?

    answer choices

    The way in which you look and style your appearance

    Placing two things side by side for an accurate comparison

    Outward behaviour or bearing towards others. How you conduct yourself

    To behave in an unexpected and rash way

  • Question 7
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Ecstatic?

    answer choices

    Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement

    Constantly finding yourself in difficult scenarios or accidents

    Lucky or fortunate

    Electrified and full of energy

  • Question 8
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Farce?

    answer choices

    An event or situation that is so absurd or disorganized it is comical

    Constantly finding yourself in difficult scenarios or accidents

    Driving too quickly, out of control and without a license

    When people do not follow rules or instructions and a situation becomes dangerous

  • Question 9
    45 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    BONUS: Select the two extracts that exemplify a farcical scene

    answer choices

    Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

    Explorers or Boy Messing About?

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    Chinese Cinderella

  • Question 10
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Adversity?

    answer choices

    Being wealthy and associated with successful businesses

    Extreme difficulty, challenge and trauma to overcome

    When there are lots of different types of ethnicities all living and working closely together

    Understanding people's experiences from different cultures

  • Question 11
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Negotiate?

    answer choices

    Arguing that is volatile and can lead to violence

    Constantly finding yourself in difficult scenarios or accidents

    Trying to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion

    When people do not follow rules or instructions and a situation becomes dangerous

  • Question 12
    45 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    BONUS: Select the scenes from our Non-Fiction extracts where we see failed attempts at a negotiation:

    answer choices

    "But I do know for certain that right now, while my body's chemicals are raging at full flood, is the best chance I'll have to free myself" - Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    "Everyone gathered around one jockey and official, while the bookmakers were trying to insist that the race should be re-run" - Game of Polo

    "Their last expedition ended in farce when the Russians threatened to send in military planes" - Explorers or Boys Messing About

  • Question 13
    30 seconds
    Report an issue
    Q.

    What is the meaning of Milestone?

    answer choices

    A significant stage or event in a person’s life

    A film, book or blog about the places visited by or experiences of a traveler

    Trying to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion

    A ‘snapshot’ of one’s life experiences, it helps frame milestones in a person’s life

Report an issue
Why show ads?
Report Ad
Lessonsnew
Enter Code