9.2.3 review

What is the meaning of the word "guru"?

• A spiritual teacher or guide

• A type of food

• A place of worship

• A musical instrument

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "After months of hard work, the project reached a _______ where no further progress was made."

• tumult

• plateau

• mosaic

• silhouette

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Infer the meaning of "despondent" from the context: "After failing the exam, she felt utterly despondent and couldn't bring herself to study anymore."

• Happy

• Confused

• Depressed

• Excited

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the word "accentuate" mean?

• To hide

• To emphasize

• To ignore

• To diminish

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The con artist tried to _______ the tourists with his tricks."

• cower

• bamboozle

• accentuate

• silhouette

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Based on the context, what can you infer about the word "cower" in the sentence: "The dog began to cower in the corner when it heard the thunder."

• To stand tall

• To run away

• To shrink in fear

• To bark loudly

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is a "mosaic"?

• A type of dance

• A pattern made from small pieces of stone or glass

• A musical composition

• A type of food

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best completes the sentence: "The _______ of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker."

• tumult

• silhouette

• mosaic

• guru

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the word "silhouette" in the context: "The silhouette of the mountain was visible against the setting sun." What does "silhouette" mean?

• The outline of a shape

• The color of an object

• The height of a mountain

• The texture of a surface

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the word "impertinent" mean?

• Polite

• Rude

• Quiet

• Shy

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DOK Level 1: Recall