Wordly Wise Lesson - Grade 9

Which of the following best defines the word "emancipate" in the context of social justice?

• To criticize harshly

• To set free from legal, social, or political restrictions

• To praise highly

• To wander without a home

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the synonym for "flamboyant" from the options below.

• Subdued

• Modest

• Ostentatious

• Plain

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word is an antonym of "destitute"?

• Wealthy

• Homeless

• Needy

• Poor

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the connotation of the word "vagabond" in the following sentence: "The vagabond wandered through the city streets, searching for a place to rest."

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Ambiguous

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Use the word "impetus" in a sentence that reflects its meaning.

• The teacher's encouragement was the impetus for the student's success.

• The student's failure was the impetus for his lack of motivation.

• The teacher's criticism was the impetus for the student's failure.

• The student's laziness was the impetus for his success.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Distinguish between "intermittent" and "continuous" by choosing the correct sentence.

• The intermittent rain lasted all day without stopping.

• The continuous rain stopped and started throughout the day.

• The intermittent rain stopped and started throughout the day.

• The continuous rain was sporadic and unpredictable.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Interpret the figurative language in the sentence: "Her visage was a window to her soul."

• Her face revealed her inner thoughts and feelings.

• Her face was as transparent as glass.

• Her soul was hidden behind her face.

• Her face was difficult to read.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• The plumber used a plumb line to ensure the pipes were straight.

• The artist used a plumb to mix colors on the canvas.

• The teacher plumbed the depths of the ocean for inspiration.

• The scientist plumbed the data to find errors.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the word that best matches the definition: "to praise highly."

• Detract

• Extol

• Wheedle

• Emancipate

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following words has a similar meaning to "obligatory"?

• Optional

• Mandatory

• Voluntary

• Discretionary

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept