Text Context Clues Challenge

Read the sentence: "The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient ruins to uncover hidden artifacts." What does the word "excavated" most likely mean?

• Built

• Dug up

• Destroyed

• Covered

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The chef used a variety of spices to enhance the flavor of the dish," what does the word "enhance" mean?

• Reduce

• Improve

• Hide

• Simplify

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.L.5.4

Read the sentence: "The scientist hypothesized that the new substance would react differently under extreme temperatures." What does the word "hypothesized" mean?

• Proved

• Guessed

• Knew

• Ignored

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The teacher asked the students to infer the meaning of the word 'gregarious' from the context of the paragraph," what does the word "infer" mean?

• Ignore

• Guess

• State

• Forget

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

CA.L.5.4

Read the passage: "The forest was teeming with wildlife. Birds chirped melodiously, and squirrels darted from tree to tree. The air was filled with the scent of pine and the rustle of leaves." What does the word "teeming" mean in this context?

• Empty

• Full

• Quiet

• Dark

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The detective scrutinized the evidence carefully, looking for any clues that might solve the case," what does the word "scrutinized" mean?

• Ignored

• Examined

• Lost

• Created

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.5.4

Read the sentence: "The artist's work was so intricate that it took several hours to appreciate all the details." What does the word "intricate" mean?

• Simple

• Complex

• Boring

• Large

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The explorer ventured into the uncharted territory, not knowing what dangers lay ahead," what does the word "uncharted" mean?

• Mapped

• Unknown

• Safe

• Small

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

CA.L.5.4

Read the passage: "The young boy was an avid reader, devouring books one after another. His room was filled with stacks of novels, each one more exciting than the last." What does the word "avid" mean in this context?

• Reluctant

• Enthusiastic

• Occasional

• Bored

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CA.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The politician's speech was filled with rhetoric, designed to persuade the audience to support his policies," what does the word "rhetoric" mean?

• Silence

• Persuasive language

• Confusion

• Anger

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CA.L.5.4