ELA 1/2 Words in Context: "Challenges"
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mountain climber Alex Honnold faced an unprecedented challenge when he attempted to scale El Capitan's 3,000-foot granite wall without ropes. While many climbers viewed this endeavor as _, Honnold approached it with methodical preparation, spending years memorizing every hold and practicing each sequence until it became second nature. His unwavering focus and systematic training ultimately led to a successful free solo climb in 2017.
Mountain climber Alex Honnold faced an unprecedented challenge when he attempted to scale El Capitan's 3,000-foot granite wall without ropes. While many climbers viewed this endeavor as _, Honnold approached it with methodical preparation, spending years memorizing every hold and practicing each sequence until it became second nature. His unwavering focus and systematic training ultimately led to a successful free solo climb in 2017.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
conventional
reckless
straightforward
unattainable
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When marine biologist Sylvia Earle first descended to the ocean depths in a pressurized suit in 1979, she encountered technical difficulties that threatened her mission. The suit's communication system malfunctioned, leaving her temporarily _ from her surface team. Despite this setback, she maintained her composure and completed her research objectives, setting a world record for the deepest untethered walk on the seafloor.
When marine biologist Sylvia Earle first descended to the ocean depths in a pressurized suit in 1979, she encountered technical difficulties that threatened her mission. The suit's communication system malfunctioned, leaving her temporarily _ from her surface team. Despite this setback, she maintained her composure and completed her research objectives, setting a world record for the deepest untethered walk on the seafloor.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
isolated
liberated
protected
separated
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the development of the polio vaccine, Jonas Salk faced significant skepticism from the scientific community regarding his unconventional approach. While his colleagues _ the use of killed virus particles, believing them ineffective, Salk persisted with his methodology. His determination ultimately led to the creation of a safe, effective vaccine that helped eradicate polio in many parts of the world.
During the development of the polio vaccine, Jonas Salk faced significant skepticism from the scientific community regarding his unconventional approach. While his colleagues _ the use of killed virus particles, believing them ineffective, Salk persisted with his methodology. His determination ultimately led to the creation of a safe, effective vaccine that helped eradicate polio in many parts of the world.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
endorsed
questioned
dismissed
analyzed
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Wright brothers' pursuit of powered flight was marked by countless setbacks and failures. Their approach to these challenges was notably _; rather than becoming discouraged by each unsuccessful attempt, they meticulously documented their observations and used this data to refine their designs, treating each failure as a crucial step toward their ultimate success.
The Wright brothers' pursuit of powered flight was marked by countless setbacks and failures. Their approach to these challenges was notably _; rather than becoming discouraged by each unsuccessful attempt, they meticulously documented their observations and used this data to refine their designs, treating each failure as a crucial step toward their ultimate success.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
emotional
impulsive
methodical
casual
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Marie Curie's groundbreaking research into radioactivity presented unique challenges, not least because the scientific community of her time was largely _ to women researchers. Despite facing institutional barriers and gender bias, she persevered, becoming the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields.
Marie Curie's groundbreaking research into radioactivity presented unique challenges, not least because the scientific community of her time was largely _ to women researchers. Despite facing institutional barriers and gender bias, she persevered, becoming the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
welcoming
hostile
indifferent
receptive
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Mars Rover Perseverance faces daily challenges in its exploration of the red planet. The harsh Martian environment, with its extreme temperatures and frequent dust storms, requires the rover to be remarkably _; it must adapt its operations and protect its sensitive equipment while continuing to gather crucial scientific data.
The Mars Rover Perseverance faces daily challenges in its exploration of the red planet. The harsh Martian environment, with its extreme temperatures and frequent dust storms, requires the rover to be remarkably _; it must adapt its operations and protect its sensitive equipment while continuing to gather crucial scientific data.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
resilient
aggressive
passive
careless
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In developing the theory of relativity, Einstein encountered widespread resistance from the physics community. His ideas were initially met with _, as they challenged fundamental assumptions about space and time that had been accepted for centuries. Yet his mathematical proofs and subsequent experimental validations eventually transformed our understanding of the universe.
In developing the theory of relativity, Einstein encountered widespread resistance from the physics community. His ideas were initially met with _, as they challenged fundamental assumptions about space and time that had been accepted for centuries. Yet his mathematical proofs and subsequent experimental validations eventually transformed our understanding of the universe.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
enthusiasm
skepticism
indifference
approval
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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