Exploring Words and Their Meanings

Match the following situations with the words that best describe them.

• Unable to speak fluently due to nervousness

• Stammer

• A large amount of something falling or pouring down

• Precipice

• To be very angry or furious

• Fume

• A very steep or overhanging place

• Cascade

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The primary function of the amygdala in the human brain is (a)  

• To regulate breathing
• To process emotions like fear
• To control muscle movements
• To aid in digestion

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of "turbulence"?

• A calm lake on a sunny day

• A plane experiencing sudden, violent air movements

• A quiet library

• A peaceful garden

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How might a person overcome a phobia using strategic thinking?

• By avoiding the object of fear entirely

• By gradually exposing themselves to the fear in a controlled manner

• By ignoring the fear and hoping it goes away

• By pretending the fear does not exist

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Match the following ways punctuation can be persuasive in writing.

• Adding complexity to the appearance of the text

• By confusing the reader

• Extending the length of sentences

• By making the text look more complex

• Highlighting key ideas and ensuring clarity

• By making sentences longer

• Causing misunderstanding

• By clarifying meaning and emphasizing points

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A strategic way to preserve a historical site from being damaged by tourists is to (a)  

• Allow unlimited access to everyone
• Implement strict visiting hours and
• Close the site permanently
• Let tourists explore freely without

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following best describes the term "vulnerable"?

• Strong and invincible

• Open to attack or harm

• Completely safe

• Unaffected by external factors

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can contrasting ideas be used effectively in an introduction to an essay?

• By confusing the reader with opposing views

• By highlighting differences to engage the reader's interest

• By making the introduction longer

• By avoiding any clear stance

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the role of a "solution" in problem-solving?

• To create more problems

• To provide a method for resolving an issue

• To ignore the problem

• To complicate the situation further

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can one strategically discourage a negative behavior in a group setting?

• By ignoring the behavior

• By setting clear consequences and reinforcing positive behavior

• By allowing the behavior to continue unchecked

• By encouraging the behavior

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking