Connotation, POV, Main Idea, & Sensory DetailsSkills Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses sensory details to describe a scene?

• The room was clean.

• The room smelled of fresh lavender and the sunlight streamed through the open windows, casting a warm glow on the wooden floor.

• The room was empty.

• The room was big.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the connotation of the word "childlike" in the following sentence: "Her childlike wonder made the experience magical."

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

• None of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the main idea of a text?

• A minor detail in the story

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The title of the text

• The first sentence of the text

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the sentence that best captures the action using precise words and sensory language.

• She walked to the store.

• She hurried to the store, her heart pounding and her breath coming in short gasps.

• She went to the store.

• She moved to the store.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word has a more positive connotation than "cheap"?

• Inexpensive

• Low-quality

• Stingy

• Shoddy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences uses sensory details effectively?

• The cake was good.

• The cake was delicious, with a rich chocolate flavor and a moist, fluffy texture.

• The cake was okay.

• The cake was bad.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the connotation of the word "frugal" in the following sentence: "He is very frugal with his money."

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

• None of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main idea of a text that discusses the benefits of recycling?

• Recycling is a waste of time.

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

• Recycling is difficult to do.

• Recycling is expensive.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sentence uses sensory language to describe a setting?

• The beach was nice.

• The beach was crowded.

• The beach was serene, with the sound of gentle waves lapping against the shore and the salty breeze filling the air.

• The beach was empty.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word has a more negative connotation than "curious"?

• Inquisitive

• Nosy

• Interested

• Observant

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept