Exploring Short and Long A Sounds

Which word means "to hold firmly"?

• blade

• grasp

• drain

• raft

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the word "quake" in the sentence below?

"The ground began to quake during the earthquake"?

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word is a synonym for "ashamed"?

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence explains the meaning of "crayon".

• I used a crayon to color the outline of the picture.

• Sky Blue is my favorite crayon..

• Mrs. Johnson asked every student to bring their crayons.

• I decided to name my turtle Crayon.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "stale" mean in the sentence below?

"The bread was stale and hard to eat"

• tasty

• old

• soft

• large

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word is an antonym for "delay"?

• postpone

• hurry

• remain

• hang

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the word "exact" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The exact answer is 42.

• I exact the answer.

• Exact is a type of food.

• The exact is very fast.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word means "to stay in the same place"?

• remain

• break

• drain

• raft

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the word "amaze" in the sentence: "The magician's tricks amaze the audience"?

• to bore

• to surprise

• to delay

• to hang

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word is a homophone for "steak"?

• stake

• stale

• sale

• jail

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DOK Level 1: Recall