Lesson 5 Vocabulary Test

Which sentence best explains how an archaeologist would use the word 'excavate' in their work?

• An archaeologist must excavate carefully to avoid damaging ancient artifacts.

• An archaeologist excavates a new office to work in.

• An archaeologist excavates a grocery store for new products.

• An archaeologist excavates a novel to find its hidden meaning.

A historian discovers an epitaph on an ancient gravestone. What can they most likely infer from reading it?

• The person's favorite hobbies and interests.

• Information about the person's life, values, or achievements.

• The person's medical history and cause of death.

• How the person looked and dressed.

Why might an artist choose to portray a historical figure in a painting rather than writing about them?

• A. A painting can express emotions and symbolism that words may not fully capture.

• B. It takes less time to paint than to write about a person's life.

• C. Writing is not an effective way to tell someone's story.

• D. Artists must always portray people exactly as they look in real life.

How does a scaffold help workers complete their jobs more accurately?

• It allows them to work at higher elevations safely and with stability.

• It provides a place to store tools and supplies for quick access.

• It gives workers a break area when they get tired.

• It prevents them from making mistakes in their calculations.

A scholar is conducting research on ancient civilizations. What action would best demonstrate that they are a true scholar in their field?

• Watching a documentary about ancient civilizations once a year.

• Publishing multiple books and articles based on years of study.

• Reading one book about ancient civilizations and writing a short summary.

• Visiting an ancient civilization on vacation and taking pictures.

A student was asked to present their project but spoke reluctantly. What does this tell the audience?

• The student is excited and eager to share their work.

• The student is uninterested or nervous about presenting.

How does a modest person typically respond when receiving a compliment?

• They boast about their achievements to impress others.

• They become angry and reject the compliment completely.

• They humbly accept the compliment without drawing too much attention to themselves.

• They demand even more compliments from the person.

Why might a scientist need to record data accurately during an experiment?

• So they can make up results if they forget to write them down.

• To ensure their findings are correct and reliable for future research.

• Because accuracy is not important in scientific studies.

• To impress their colleagues with perfect handwriting.

Why might someone describe a painting of the Madonna as an important religious symbol?

• The painting represents Mary, an important figure in Christianity.

• The painting is created using expensive materials.

• The Madonna was a famous queen in history.

• The painting features bright colors and abstract shapes.

How does a superior product differ from an average one?

• A. A superior product is of higher quality and performs better.

• B. A superior product is always cheaper than other products.

• C. A superior product is disliked by most people.

• D. A superior product looks exactly the same as any other product.