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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When you show the likeness between two things, you _________.
Effect
Compare
Analyze
Discuss
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To _____________ is to provide proof of your answer by using an example.
Examine
List
Persuade
Demonstrate
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When asked to ___________, you must provide a definition for a word or phrase.
Define
Contrast
Justify
Review
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you want to ___________ others, you must provide reasoning or an argument to do something
Interpret
Outline
Justify
Persuade
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To _________ is to “read between the lines” and draw conclusions.
Interpret
Cause
Comment
Justify
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When you ___________ something, you provide reasons for your conclusions.
Contrast
Justify
Demonstrate
Effect
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which PSSA term matches the following definition?
To talk and/or write with an understanding of both sides of an issue.
Comment
Analyze
Discuss
Review
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
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