Word Power Fun

Analyze the following sentence and determine the function of the word "quickly": "She quickly finished her homework before dinner."

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L3

Given the sentence, "The teacher's explanation was as clear as mud," identify the figure of speech used and its role in the text.

• Simile; to emphasize clarity

• Metaphor; to emphasize confusion

• Simile; to emphasize confusion

• Hyperbole; to emphasize clarity

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L5.a

In the sentence, "The cat sat on the mat," use context to determine the meaning of the word "mat."

• A type of food

• A small rug

• A piece of furniture

• A type of animal

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L4.a

Verify the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the sentence: "John is a gregarious person who enjoys social gatherings."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Angry

• Quiet

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L4.d

Determine the most effective word choice to replace "happy" in the sentence: "She was happy to see her old friends again."

• Elated

• Sad

• Angry

• Bored

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L3

Interpret the figure of speech in the sentence: "He has a heart of stone."

• Metaphor; to show kindness

• Simile; to show strength

• Metaphor; to show lack of empathy

• Hyperbole; to show love

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L5.a

Use context to determine the meaning of the word "ambiguous" in the sentence: "The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion among the students."

• Clear

• Vague

• Simple

• Detailed

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L4.a

Verify the meaning of the word "benevolent" in the sentence: "The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects."

• Cruel

• Kind

• Indifferent

• Greedy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L4.d

Analyze the following sentence and determine the function of the word "eagerly": "The students eagerly awaited the results of their exams."

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L3

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Simile; to show chaos

• Metaphor; to show chaos

• Hyperbole; to show order

• Personification; to show calmness

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

GA.ELAGSE9-10L5.a