U1W2 Vocab

What is the meaning of the word "role" in the sentence: "The teacher's role is to educate the students"?

• A type of food

• A special purpose or job a person or object has

• A place to sit

• A type of animal

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the sentence-level context to determine the meaning of the word "classified" in the sentence: "The books were classified by genre in the library."

• Hidden

• Grouped with other things that share its qualities

• Destroyed

• Sold

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "functions" mean in the sentence: "The functions of the heart include pumping blood throughout the body"?

• Parties

• Special purposes for which things are used

• Types of food

• Types of animals

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Determine the meaning of the word "scales" in the sentence: "Reptiles have scales on their skin."

• Musical notes

• Devices to measure weight

• Thin, flat plates covering the body of reptiles

• Steps

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "various" mean in the sentence: "The store sells various types of fruits"?

• One

• Several different kinds

• None

• Only apples

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the sentence-level context to determine the meaning of the word "undercoat" in the sentence: "The dog's undercoat keeps it warm in the winter."

• A type of paint

• A layer of fur beneath the topcoat

• A type of food

• A type of shelter

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Use the sentence-level context to determine the meaning of the word "keratin" in the sentence: "Keratin is a protein that makes up hair and nails."

• A type of plant

• A type of protein

• A type of mineral

• A type of vitamin

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "scales" mean in the sentence: "Fish have scales that protect their bodies"?

• Musical notes

• Devices to measure weight

• Thin, flat plates covering the body of fish

• Steps

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use the sentence-level context to determine the meaning of the word "toxins" in the sentence: "Some plants produce toxins to protect themselves from being eaten."

• Nutrients

• Harmful substances

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept