Vocabulary and Contextual Understanding

What is the meaning of the word 'permutations'?

• The total number of items in a set

• Different possible arrangements of a set of items

• Different possible combinations of a set of items

• The process of organizing items in a specific order

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Provide a sentence using the word 'alignment' in a context.

• I need to get an alignment for my car soon.

• The alignment of the stars is a beautiful sight.

• The alignment of the planets in the solar system is a rare occurrence.

• The alignment of my schedule is causing me stress.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Explain the term 'surrender' in your own words.

• To negotiate and compromise

• To take control and dominate

• To give up or yield to someone or something, usually after a struggle or resistance.

• To run away and avoid confrontation

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In what context would you use the word 'grace'?

• Clumsiness and rudeness

• Awkwardness and hostility

• Disrespect and arrogance

• Elegance, poise, or courteous goodwill

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What are some synonyms for the word 'blemishes'?

• flaws, imperfections, defects

• damage, ruin, destroy

• clean, spotless, pristine

• perfect, flawless, unblemished

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

How would you define 'dexterity'?

• Clumsiness and awkwardness in physical movement

• Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in using the hands

• Inability to perform physical tasks with ease

• Lack of coordination and agility in using the hands

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Explain the term 'anaesthesia' and its usage in a medical context.

• Anaesthesia is a type of contagious disease.

• Anaesthesia is a type of exercise for the brain.

• Anaesthesia is used to wake up a patient after surgery.

• Anaesthesia is used to numb or sedate a patient during surgery or other medical procedures.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the difference between 'amnesia' and 'memory loss'?

• Amnesia only affects short-term memory

• Amnesia is a specific type of memory loss that is usually temporary and involves the inability to recall past events, while memory loss is a broader term that can refer to any kind of impairment in the ability to remember information.

• Amnesia is a type of memory loss that is permanent

• Memory loss is a specific type of amnesia

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Provide an example of 'piling' in a real-life scenario.

• Organizing files in a cabinet

• Arranging flowers in a vase

• Folding clothes in a drawer

• Stacking books on a table to create a pile.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of the word 'blueprint' in a non-architectural context?

• A type of computer program for editing photos

• A detailed plan or outline for a project or idea

• A type of glue used in construction

• A type of bird found in the rainforest

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4