Vocabulary Quiz: Words in Context

During a class discussion, Arjun asked, "Which word means 'improper'?"

• ecstatic

• amiss

• abuela

• culottes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The meaning of "appease" is (a)   .

• to admit defeat
• to satisfy
• to say suddenly
• to determine

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes "culottes"?

• shorts that resemble a skirt

• horns containing food and drink

• paper copies

• very happy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

• Persevered

• They said something suddenly.

• Rejoiced

• They became very happy.

• Conceded in a game

• They admitted defeat.

• Exclaimed

• They showed determination.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word would you use to describe someone who is "very happy"?

• amiss

• ecstatic

• resolve

• abuela

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How would you describe a "cornucopia"?

• A grandmother

• A horn containing food and drink

• Shorts that resemble a skirt

• Paper copies

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• She blurted out the answer before thinking.

• He blurted his resolve to win the game.

• They blurted the cornucopia on the table.

• We blurted the ditto sheets for the class.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Maria's (a)   to finish her homework was strong, even though she was tired.

• Maria's resolve to finish her homew
• John resolved the cornucopia for th
• The teacher resolved the ditto shee
• The resolve of the shorts was to re

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of "appease" in a sentence?

• The manager tried to appease the angry customer by offering a discount.

• She was ecstatic about her new job.

• He conceded the match after a tough game.

• The culottes were very comfortable.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• My abuela makes the best tamales.

• The abuela was filled with fruits and vegetables.

• She wore culottes to the party.

• He blurted out the answer in class.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking