Learn Your Board Of Studies Verbs

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Jcsymington

Jcsymington

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 239

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 239 | Updated: Mar 20, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

Quiz for students learning the NSW BOS Verbs

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of these statements assesses ice-cream?
- A.
  
  Ice-cream is sweet, creamy and often very cold.
- B.
  
  Although ice-cream can be very refreshing, it is not very good for you due to the high fat content.
- C.
  
  Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is churned in an icy vat.
Correct Answer
B. Although ice-cream can be very refreshing, it is not very good for you due to the high fat content.

Explanation
This option assesses by evaluating ice-cream, telling us what is good about it (it's refreshing) and what's not good about it (it's fatty).

Rate this question:
2.

Which of these statements describes ice-cream?
- A.
  
  Ice-cream is sweet, creamy and often very cold.
- B.
  
  Although ice-cream can be very refreshing, it is not very good for you due to the high fat content.
- C.
  
  Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is churned in an icy vat.
Correct Answer
A. Ice-cream is sweet, creamy and often very cold.

Explanation
This option had plenty of describing words in it (sweet, creamy, cold) and it tells us what ice-cream is like. It tells us a number of features of ice-cream.

Rate this question:
3.

Which of these statements explains how ice-cream is made?
- A.
  
  Ice-cream is made from cream straight from the cow, cane sugar, and any flavouring you like.
- B.
  
  Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is mixed to make a custard. When the custard is churned in ice it starts to get cold and thicken, becoming ice-cream.
- C.
  
  Ice-cream tastes good because the taste buds on our tongues are excited by the sugar and flavours.
Correct Answer
B. Ice-cream is made from sugar and cream which is mixed to make a custard. When the custard is churned in ice it starts to get cold and thicken, becoming ice-cream.

Explanation
The second option is correct because it explains the steps involved in making ice-cream. The first option just lists ingredients, there is no explaining. The third option describes and evaluates ice-cream, it does not explain how it's made.

Rate this question:
4.

Which of these statements compares dogs and cats?
- A.
  
  Dogs and cats are both furry, with four legs, sharp teeth and often long tails.
- B.
  
  Dogs and cats can both be pets.
- C.
  
  While cats are good at climbing trees, dogs usually are not.
Correct Answer
A. Dogs and cats are both furry, with four legs, sharp teeth and often long tails.

Explanation
The first option is correct because it tells us a list of similarities between cats and dogs. Compare means find what is similar. It is a better answer than "They can both be pets" because it gives more than one similarity.

Rate this question:
5.

Which of these statements contrasts dogs and cats?
- A.
  
  Dogs and cats are furry, with four legs, sharp teeth and often long tails.
- B.
  
  Dogs and cats can both be pets.
- C.
  
  While cats are good at climbing trees and hunting birds, dogs usually remain on the ground and are better at hunting small animals.
Correct Answer
C. While cats are good at climbing trees and hunting birds, dogs usually remain on the ground and are better at hunting small animals.

Explanation
The third option is correct because it tells us the differences between cats and dogs. 'Contrast' means to find the differences.

Rate this question:
6.

Which of these statements defines school?
- A.
  
  'School' usually applies to a place where children go to learn. Schools often have a playground and classrooms.
- B.
  
  A “school” means a place where there are lots of children, teachers and hard work.
- C.
  
  Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.
Correct Answer
A. 'School' usually applies to a place where children go to learn. Schools often have a playground and classrooms.

Explanation
A definition tells us what a word means. The first option is the best answer because it tells us the purpose of a school (learning) and some characteristics (playground, classrooms). The second option is not very good because many places could have students, teachers, hard work etc... it doesn't say what the place is for or like.

Rate this question:
7.

Which of these statements describes school?
- A.
  
  School usually applies to a place where children go to learn. Schools often have a playground and classrooms.
- B.
  
  A “school” means a place where there are lots of children, teachers and hard work.
- C.
  
  Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.
Correct Answer
C. Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.

Explanation
The third option is the best "describe" action because it tell us what school is like, including many characteristics, and has a describing word ("interesting").

Rate this question:
8.

Which of these statements discusses school?
- A.
  
  I don’t know what you’d like me to say about school. Maybe I should start by discussing my teachers.
- B.
  
  Schools can be great places when you’ve done your homework, you’re polite to your teachers and you have lots of friends. However, some people are disorganised and lonely, and don’t enjoy school much at all.
- C.
  
  Schools can be interesting places, full of learning, sport, music, friendships and discipline.
Correct Answer
B. Schools can be great places when you’ve done your homework, you’re polite to your teachers and you have lots of friends. However, some people are disorganised and lonely, and don’t enjoy school much at all.

Explanation
The second option is best because when we discuss we must show 2 points of view. This response has the positives AND negatives of school, so it has 2 points of view. The first option is just like a chat, which is not what "discuss" means.

Rate this question:
9.

Which of these statements outlines Shrek?
- A.
  
  Shrek is a fantasy film set in a forest, in which a lonely ogre and his donkey go on an adventure and find their own true loves.
- B.
  
  Shrek is a very funny film and it’s well worth going to see it.
- C.
  
  Shrek one of Donkey’s friends. They meet accidentally and while Donkey always likes Shrek, it takes the ogre a little longer to get used to Donkey’s annoying ways.
- D.
  
  Shrek is quite entertaining for adults and children, with jokes which will appeal to all ages. It also has an excellent standard of animation.
Correct Answer
A. Shrek is a fantasy film set in a forest, in which a lonely ogre and his donkey go on an adventure and find their own true loves.

Explanation
An outline means a brief summary of what happens. Option 1 is the only answer which tells us what happens in the story.

Rate this question:
10.

Which of these statements evaluates Shrek?
- A.
  
  Shrek is a fantasy film set in a forest, in which a lonely ogre and his donkey go on an adventure and find their own true loves.
- B.
  
  Shrek is a very funny film and it’s well worth going to see it.
- C.
  
  Shrek one of Donkey’s friends. They meet accidentally and while Donkey always likes Shrek, it takes the ogre a little longer to get used to Donkey’s annoying ways.
- D.
  
  Shrek is quite entertaining for adults and children, with jokes which will appeal to all ages. It also has an excellent standard of animation.
Correct Answer
D. Shrek is quite entertaining for adults and children, with jokes which will appeal to all ages. It also has an excellent standard of animation.

Explanation
When we evaluate we give a judgement about how good or bad something is. Both options 2 and 4 do this. However, the 2nd option is just an opinion - it doesn't really tell WHAT is good or bad. The 4th option is the best answer because it evaluates some characteristics from the film (the jokes, the animation) - it is more detailed.

Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 20, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Mar 06, 2013

Quiz Created by
Jcsymington

Learn Your Board Of Studies Verbs

Which of these statements assesses ice-cream?

Which of these statements describes ice-cream?

Which of these statements explains how ice-cream is made?

Which of these statements compares dogs and cats?

Which of these statements contrasts dogs and cats?

Which of these statements defines school?

Which of these statements describes school?

Which of these statements discusses school?

Which of these statements outlines Shrek?

Which of these statements evaluates Shrek?