My Story & Step by Step Vocabulary Test

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word "intimidating" in the following sentence: "The large, intimidating dog barked loudly at the strangers."

• Friendly

• Threatening

• Playful

• Quiet

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the sentence: "The plantation was vast, with rows of crops stretching as far as the eye could see." What does the word "plantation" most likely mean?

• A small garden

• A large farm

• A city park

• A forest

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• The fare of the movie was very exciting.

• She wore a beautiful fare to the party.

• The bus fare was more expensive than I expected.

• He fared the garden with great care.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Consult a dictionary to find the precise meaning of the word "toil" as used in the sentence: "The workers' toil in the hot sun was exhausting."

• Leisure

• Hard work

• Celebration

• Relaxation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the meaning of the word "vacant" in the sentence: "The house had been vacant for years, with no one living in it"?

• Occupied

• Empty

• Decorated

• Renovated

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, determine the meaning of "civil rights" in the sentence: "The movement fought for civil rights, ensuring equal treatment for all citizens."

• Military duties

• Legal protections

• Voting privileges

• Tax responsibilities

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following best describes the word "overseer" in the context of a plantation?

• A worker

• A supervisor

• A visitor

• A farmer

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the word "thickset" mean in the sentence: "The thickset man moved with surprising agility"?

• Tall and thin

• Short and slender

• Broad and solid

• Weak and frail

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Consult a thesaurus to find a synonym for the word "finery" as used in the sentence: "She wore her finest finery to the gala."

• Rags

• Jewelry

• Fancy Clothes

• Uniform

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Determine the meaning of "attendants" in the sentence: "The attendants at the event were very helpful and polite."

• Guests

• Assistants

• Performers

• Spectators

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking