10.2.1 review

What is the meaning of the word "improvident"?

• Careful and cautious

• Wasteful and lacking foresight

• Generous and kind

• Happy and joyful

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The ___________ of the new policy was met with mixed reactions from the employees."

• mirth

• incipient

• arduous

• harbinger

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Based on the context clues, what does "capricious" most likely mean in the following sentence: "Her capricious nature made it difficult for her friends to predict her mood."

• Predictable

• Unpredictable

• Generous

• Hardworking

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• His benevolence was evident when he donated a large sum to the charity.

• The benevolence of the project was most challenging.

• Her benevolence causes her to stay at home.

• The comedian used benevolence to make the audience laaugh.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Infer the meaning of "arduous" from the following sentence: "Climbing the mountain was an arduous task that required great physical and mental strength."

• Easy

• Difficult

• Enjoyable

• Quick

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the word "feign" mean in the following context: "He decided to feign illness to avoid going to school."

• Pretend

• Reveal

• Cure

• Ignore

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best completes the sentence: "The ___________ amount of information available on the internet can be overwhelming."

• copious

• mirth

• capricious

• rend

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the role of a "harbinger" in the following sentence: "The dark clouds were a harbinger of the approaching storm."

• A sign or warning

• A solution

• A distraction

• A conclusion

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• The best way to preserve a piece of art is to rend it.

• The loud noise seemed to rend the air.

• He rends the cream until it is foamy.

• The rend stage of the project has begun.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Using context clues, determine the meaning of "mirth" in the following sentence: "The room was filled with mirth as the family gathered for the holiday celebration."

• Sadness

• Anger

• Joy

• Silence

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking