Animal Farm Vocab Quiz #1

Which of the following sentences uses the word "perch" correctly?

• Elijah saw the bird decide to perch on the highest branch of the tree.

• The fish swam to the perch of the lake.

• Ava decided to perch the book on the table.

• David used a perch to write his essay.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Ethan and Evelyn were discussing the best synonym for "brood" in the context of a family of young animals. What is the best synonym?

• Litter

• Pack

• Herd

• Swarm

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Based on context clues, what does "enmity" most likely mean in the following sentence? "The enmity between Ethan and Arjun was evident in their heated exchanges."

• Friendship

• Hatred

• Indifference

• Confusion

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During a group project, Isla noticed that while some students chose to toil over their tasks, others preferred to?

• Labor

• Relax

• Struggle

• Work

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In which sentence is the word "shirk" used correctly?

• Courtney decided to shirk her responsibilities and went to the beach instead.

• She shirked the heavy box onto the shelf.

• The cat shirked under the bed during the storm.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During a school play, what does "resolution" mean in the context of the story?

• The climax of the story

• The introduction of characters

• The conclusion or solution to the conflict

• The rising action

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What is the meaning of "ignominious" based on the context clues in the sentence? "Liam's ignominious defeat in the election was a blow to his reputation."

• Glorious

• Humiliating

• Expected

• Surprising

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences uses the word "posthumously" correctly?

• The author was awarded the prize posthumously, years after his death.

• She posthumously decided to change her career.

• The posthumous event was held in the morning.

• He posthumously completed his assignment.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

During a group project, William referred to Aria as his "comrade". What is the best synonym for "comrade"?

• Enemy

• Stranger

• Friend

• Leader

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Infer the meaning of "din" from the context: "The din from the construction site near Aiden's house made it impossible to concentrate."

• Silence

• Noise

• Light

• Smell

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking