English Language Arts
Grade 9
45 min
Use context as a clue to the meanings of foreign expressions
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The committee was *ad hoc*, meaning it was created for one specific purpose. What does *ad hoc* mean?
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She had *carte blanche* to redecorate: she could choose the paint, furniture, and even knock down walls. What does *carte blanche* mean?
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His apology was not *bona fide*; you could tell he didn't really mean it. What does *bona fide* mean?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
The legal work was *pro bono*, that is to say, done for free for the public good. What does *pro bono* mean?
0.Expensive
1.For free
2.Quickly
3.Secretly
Easy
It was a social *faux pas*, for example, when he wore sneakers to the formal wedding. What is a *faux pas*?
0.Success
1.Joke
2.Mistake
3.Gift
Easy
Unlike his usual quiet self, he became the *de facto* leader of the group. What does *de facto* mean?
0.Official
1.Unpopular
2.In effect
3.Temporary
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