Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Imagine you're at a magical science fair with Liam, Sophia, and Arjun. Which of the following best describes the exciting process of vaporization?

• The transformation of a solid directly into a gas

• The transformation of a liquid into a gas

• The transformation of a gas into a liquid

• The transformation of a gas into a solid

Imagine you're a magician like Aria, and you have the power to make things disappear! What is your primary goal when you eliminate something?

• To increase its presence

• To completely remove or get rid of it

• To temporarily hide it

• To change its form

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the world of storytelling, who is the character that keeps Aria and Anika on their toes by being the main source of conflict?

• They always help the protagonist

• They are the main source of conflict

• They are always the hero

• They have no impact on the plot

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Mason and Elijah are in a science class, and they come across a mysterious material. Mason says, "This material is dense!" What does Mason mean?

• It is very light and airy

• It has a high mass per unit volume

• It is transparent

• It is very flexible

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Imagine you're a wizard like Elijah, and you've just received a magical tool. How would you use it to cast the most effective spell?

• By ignoring its instructions

• By using it for its intended purpose

• By using it for a purpose it was not designed for

• By storing it away without use

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Liam and Ethan are planning a picnic, but they heard the weather might be humid. What does it mean when the weather is described as humid?

• The air is dry and cool

• The air contains a high amount of moisture

• The air is very cold

• The air is filled with dust

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Elijah, Henry, and Kai are on a quest to uncover the mysteries of science! Which of the following best defines a scientific theory?

• A random guess

• A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world

• A proven fact

• An untested idea

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Imagine you're on an adventure with Luna and Aiden, exploring a magical mountain. What does it mean to descend?

• To move upward

• To move downward

• To remain stationary

• To move sideways

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Imagine you're a tiny explorer like Kai or Luna, traveling through the human body. How does your journey through the bloodstream look?

• You find yourself stuck in the veins, unable to move

• You zoom around in a closed loop through the heart and blood vessels

• You only get to move when the person exercises

• You drift aimlessly without any direction

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Arjun and Mia are exploring a magical forest. They come across a giant tree that Arjun describes as 'enormous'. What does Arjun mean by enormous?

• Very small in size

• Extremely large in size

• Average in size

• Slightly larger than normal

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D