Vocabulary Skills Quiz for Grade 2

What does the word "proof" mean in this sentence: "The detective found proof that the suspect was innocent"?

• A mistake

• Evidence that something is true

• A story

• A question

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "plummeted."

• The balloon plummeted into the sky.

• The rock plummeted to the bottom of the well.

• The bird plummeted upwards.

• The leaf plummeted gently to the ground.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word is a synonym for "aimlessly"?

• Purposefully

• Randomly

• Quickly

• Carefully

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is an antonym for "dreadful"?

• Terrible

• Pleasant

• Awful

• Horrible

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain what "guidance" means in your own words.

• A type of food

• A form of transportation

• Advice or help

• A kind of animal

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Create a sentence using the word "proof."

• The proof was delicious.

• She needed proof to solve the puzzle.

• The proof was flying in the sky.

• He proofed the bread before baking.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• The kite plummeted into the sky.

• The apple plummeted from the tree to the ground.

• The fish plummeted into the water.

• The car plummeted slowly down the hill.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify a situation where someone might act "aimlessly."

• Following a map to a destination

• Wandering around the park with no plan

• Completing a homework assignment

• Cooking a meal with a recipe

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Explain why something might be described as "dreadful."

• It is very exciting.

• It is extremely unpleasant or terrible.

• It is very colorful.

• It is very small.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Create a sentence using the word "guidance."

• The guidance was a loud noise.

• She offered guidance to her friend who was lost.

• The guidance was a bright color.

• He guidance the car to the garage.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking