Exploring Vocabulary Depths

What is the meaning of the word "embark"?

• To finish a journey

• To begin a journey

• To write a story

• To build a house

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word from the list means "the solid rock beneath the soil"?

• Bedrock

• Exquisite

• Intriguing

• Meticulously

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "exquisite" mean?

• Very ordinary

• Extremely beautiful or delicate

• Very large

• Very old

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word best describes doing something with great attention to detail?

• Intriguing

• Meticulously

• Excavation

• Bedrock

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If a scientist is conducting an "excavation," what is she most likely doing?

• Planting trees

• Digging to find something buried

• Painting a picture

• Writing a book

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Choose the sentence where "intriguing" is used correctly.

• The intriguing cake was very salty.

• The intriguing mystery made everyone curious.

• The intriguing rock was very heavy.

• The intriguing car was very old.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following actions best demonstrates a "methodical" approach?

• Guessing answers on a test

• Randomly picking up clothes from the floor

• Organizing books by subject and author

• Running quickly without a plan

Which word from the list means something that is a natural and essential part of something else?

• Intrinsic

• Exquisite

• Excavation

• Bedrock

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

A team of archaeologists wants to "embark" on an excavation. What steps should they take to ensure their work is "methodical" and "meticulous"?

• Start digging anywhere and hope to find something

• Make a detailed plan, record their findings carefully, and follow a step-by-step process

• Only look for large objects and ignore small details

• Work as quickly as possible to finish first

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine you found an "intriguing" object during an excavation. How would you determine if it is "intrinsic" to the site or if it was brought there later?

• Assume it belongs to the site without any evidence

• Compare it with other objects found at the same level and research its materials and age

• Ignore the object and continue digging

• Clean it and put it on display immediately

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4