Context Clues and Word Parts

What does the word "unbelievable" most likely mean in the sentence: "The magician's tricks were so unbelievable that the audience was left in awe"?

• Believable

• Not believable

• Very believable

• Somewhat believable

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4A

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "predict" most likely mean?

• To say something after it happens

• To say something before it happens

• To say something during it happens

• To say something without knowing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4B

In the sentence "The artist's work was described as 'extraordinary' by the critics," what does the prefix "extra-" suggest about the artist's work?

• Ordinary

• Beyond ordinary

• Less than ordinary

• Similar to ordinary

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4A

What does the word "transport" most likely mean if you know that "trans-" means across and "port" means to carry?

• To carry within

• To carry across

• To carry down

• To carry up

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4B

In the sentence "The detective deduced the identity of the thief from the clues," what does the word "deduced" most likely mean?

• Ignored

• Concluded

• Questioned

• Forgot

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4A

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "audible" most likely mean?

• Able to be seen

• Able to be heard

• Able to be touched

• Able to be tasted

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4B

What does the word "reconstruct" most likely mean in the sentence: "The archaeologists worked to reconstruct the ancient ruins"?

• To destroy again

• To build again

• To ignore

• To leave alone

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4A

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "benevolent" most likely mean?

• Wishing harm

• Wishing well

• Wishing nothing

• Wishing confusion

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4B

In the sentence "The scientist's hypothesis was proven incorrect," what does the word "hypothesis" most likely mean?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess

• A random thought

• A final decision

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4A

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what does the word "manual" most likely mean?

• Done by machine

• Done by hand

• Done by foot

• Done by mind

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CCSS.L.7.4B