Starter quiz
- Which image represents the word ambush?
- Which image represents the word conquer?
- Which image represents the word bicker?
- Select the correct definition of feud.
- a surprise attack
- a quick argument that is over quickly
- a disagreement or argument that is never settled ✓
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- Select the correct definition of bombard.
- to disagree or argue over many years
- to attack or batter ✓
- to argue over silly things
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- Select the correct definition of siege.
- a blockade or assault ✓
- an argument over silly things
- a surprise
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Exit quiz
What word does this image represent?- squint ✓
- gawk
- glimspe
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What word does this image represent?- scrutinise
- squint
- peer ✓
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What word does this image represent?- glimpse
- scrutinise ✓
- squint
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- Which of the following are synonyms of 'gaze'?
- stare ✓
- longingly
- intently
- gape ✓
- dreamily
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- Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Armie __________ silently with his mouth wide open as the lion strode past the safari truck.'
- gawked ✓
- scrutinised
- squinted
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- Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'The couple __________ intently into each other’s eyes, too in love to look away.'
- scrutinised
- glimpsed
- gazed ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 'Scrutinise' is a verb, which means to inspect or study.
- 'Glimpse' is a verb, which means to spot or get a quick look.
- 'Peer', 'squint', 'gawk' and 'gaze' are other verbs related to looking or seeing.
Common misconception
Some of the word pairs will need extra explanation such as 'squint suspiciously'.
Provide an example of when someone might 'squint suspiciously'. For example, 'She squinted suspiciously at the unfamiliar figure lurking in the shadows, unsure of their intentions.'
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Verb - a being, doing or having word
Adverb - a word that can describe a verb or an adjective
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Word pair - words that often appear together
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