Fears and Phobias: Critical Vocabulary

What does the word "activate" mean in the sentence: "To start the machine, you need to activate the power switch"?

• Deactivate

• Turn on

• Break

• Ignore

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.L.6.4

In the sentence "The loud noise triggered the alarm," what does the word "triggered" mean?

• Silenced

• Ignored

• Caused

• Stopped

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.L.6.4

What does the word "turbulence" mean in the sentence: "The airplane experienced turbulence during the flight"?

• Calmness

• Smoothness

• Disturbance

• Silence

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.L.6.4

In the sentence "His immaturity was evident when he refused to share his toys," what does the word "immaturity" mean?

• Wisdom

• Childishness

• Bravery

• Generosity

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DOK Level 1: Recall

CCSS.L.6.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "activate" in the sentence: "The scientist had to activate the experiment by adding the final chemical."

• Halt

• Initiate

• Destroy

• Observe

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence "The sudden turbulence made the passengers hold onto their seats," use context clues to determine the meaning of "turbulence."

• Calmness

• Roughness

• Quietness

• Stillness

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word "triggered" mean in the sentence: "The smell of smoke triggered the fire alarm, causing everyone to evacuate"?

• Prevented

• Ignored

• Activated

• Ended

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.6.4A

In the sentence "Her immaturity was apparent when she threw a tantrum over a small issue," use context clues to determine the meaning of "immaturity."

• Maturity

• Childishness

• Intelligence

• Patience

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.6.4A

Analyze the sentence "The pilot had to strategically navigate through the turbulence to ensure a safe flight" to determine the meaning of "turbulence."

• Calm air

• Smooth sailing

• Rough air

• Clear skies

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.6.4

Evaluate the sentence "The unexpected noise triggered a series of events that led to the discovery of the hidden room" to determine the meaning of "triggered."

• Ended

• Initiated

• Prevented

• Concluded

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.L.6.4