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Pause and Think Trivia Quiz
As you play this quiz, take a moment to 'pause and think' before sorting each word. Some choices are obvious, while others may make you stop and think twice!
A classification quiz
by reedy.
Estimated time: 3 mins.
A break is a short pause when you stop what you are doing for a little while and then start again.
Example: After working on her math homework, Mia took a short break to have a snack.
2. Delay
Answer: Pause
A delay means something is paused or put off until a later time.
Example: The school bus is running behind schedule, causing a delay in the start of the field trip.
3. Hitch
Answer: Pause
Hitch means a small problem or interruption that briefly stops something from moving forward. It relates to a pause because progress is temporarily halted until the issue is resolved.
Example: A technical hitch caused a short delay in the start of the presentation.
4. Lapse
Answer: Pause
A lapse is a brief pause or break in something that is happening.
Example: There was a short lapse in the music when the power went out.
5. Stall
Answer: Pause
To stall means to pause or stop making progress, often for a short time.
Example: The car began to stall when it ran low on gas.
6. Brood
Answer: Think
To brood means to think about something for a long time, often because it is bothering you or making you worried.
Example: Instead of enjoying recess, Liam continued to brood over the mistake he made on his spelling test.
7. Dream
Answer: Think
To dream can mean to think about something you hope to do, have, or become in the future.
Example: Sophia likes to dream about becoming a veterinarian and helping animals.
8. Infer
Answer: Think
To infer means to think about clues and use them to figure out something that is not directly stated.
Example: When Noah sees dark clouds gathering, he can infer that it might rain soon.
9. Judge
Answer: Think
To judge means to think about information and form an opinion or make a decision.
Example: The science fair judges judge each project based on creativity and effort.
10. Weigh
Answer: Think
To weigh means to think carefully about different choices before deciding what to do.
Example: Emma takes time to weigh her options before choosing a book from the library.
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