UNDERSTANDING
What does it mean to be "tongue-tied"?
What is to be unable to speak clearly or find the right words, usually due to nervousness or embarrassment.
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
What is a Map?
"lost in translation".
the misunderstanding or misinterpretation of something when it is translated from one language or context to another, often leading to a loss of meaning or nuance.
What do coordinate points tell us?
What is Location.
"hit a brick wall".
You're facing an obstacle or challenge that seems impossible to overcome.
The smallest particle of matter is called an _____?
What is an Atom?
What does the idiom mean:
Go to the ends of the earth
to do everythong in your power to achieve something.
What does "get your wires crossed" imply about communication?
What is"Get your wires crossed" implies a mix-up or misunderstanding in communication, where two people interpret or exchange information incorrectly, leading to confusion or miscommunication.
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
What is a Deck of Cards?
"actions speak louder than words"
relates to overcoming language barriers by emphasizing that non-verbal communication, such as gestures, body language, and actions, can convey meaning more effectively than words when there's difficulty in understanding each other verbally.
What is the square root of 9?
What is 3?
"read between the lines"
means to understand the implied or hidden meaning in a conversation, beyond what is explicitly stated.
Plants take in __________________ and give off ___________________.
carbon dioxide , oxygen
"break the ice"
What is a time when you might have to "break the ice" could be at a networking event where you don't know anyone. To ease the tension, you might start a conversation with a light comment about the event or ask a simple question, like "How did you hear about this event?" This helps to initiate the conversation and make everyone feel more comfortable.
You go at red and stop at green. What am I?
What is a Watermelon?
"cross purposes"
This miscommunication leads to confusion and overlap, where you're both working towards different goals without realizing it.
What is an obtuse angle?
An angle that measures greater than 90 degrees.
"got the wrong end of the stick".
misinterpreted their words and situation.
What causes Volcanoes to erupt?
A shift in tectonic plates.
How can idioms vary in meaning across cultures?
What is Idioms can vary in meaning across cultures because they are often rooted in cultural references, history, or local customs. For example, an idiom like "kick the bucket" means "to die" in English, but in another culture, a similar phrase might have a completely different meaning.
I break but never fall. And I fall but never break. What are we?
What is Day and Night?
"speak the same language"
to share a common understanding, perspective, or way of thinking, making communication easier and more effective, even if it's not about actual language
Which is not a quadrilateral?
A. Square
B. Rectangle
C. Triangle
What is a Triangle?
What does "go to pieces mean'?
become very upset.
___________________ is the farthest planet from the sun. (Also a Roman God)
What is Neptune?
"Get your wires crossed"
What is "Get your wires crossed" means to misunderstand or confuse something, often due to miscommunication.
Wednesday, Bill and Jim went to a restaurant. They ordered and ate their food. Then they paid the bill, but neither Bill nor Jim paid. Who did?
Who is Wednesday?
"the gift of the gab"
refers to the ability to speak fluently and confidently, often in a persuasive or charming way.
True or False: A square has two pairs of parallel lines.
What is True?
"She´s in the pink"
means she is healthy.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of all the living things in an ecosystem