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QuizMultiple Choice

Denotation and Connotation

Question 6 • AISD ELAR 6 Summer Academy 2026

Use context to determine the correct meaning of the word “scale” in the sentence.Justin was in such a hurry to scale the rock wall that he almost forgot his safety gear.

Answer
A
weigh in
B
a measuring device
C
climb up
D
the skin plate on a fish

Explanation

The sentence says Justin was in a hurry to get up a rock wall. Here, “scale” means to climb up something steep or difficult. So the correct choice is “climb up.”

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