ELA 8 Vocab Quiz List 7

What does the term 'vague' mean?

• Clear and specific

• Uncertain and unclear

• Loud and noisy

• Bright and colorful

What is the definition of 'voice' in writing?

• The sound made while speaking

• The style of writing linked to a specific person

• The pitch of a musical note

• The ability to sing

Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?

• The

• Mr.

• She

• Book

What does it mean to 'proofread' a document?

• Write a document from scratch

• Read and mark any errors in a document

• Print a document for distribution

• Translate a document into another language

What is the purpose of something?

• The reason for which something is done or created

• The color or shape of something

• The size or weight of something

• The taste or smell of something

What does 'credibility' refer to?

• The ability to speak on social media

• The quality of being trusted and believed in

• The amount of money someone has

• The number of friends someone has

What are 'criteria'?

• The principles or standards by which something may be judged or decided

• The tools used for gardening

• The ingredients used in cooking

• The materials used for construction

What is the process of developing or presenting a theory in further detail called?

• Simplification

• Explanation

• Elaboration

• Demonstration

What does it mean to 'evaluate' something?

• Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of something

• Create a plan or strategy for something

• Fix or repair something that is broken

• Organize or arrange something in a specific order

What is an 'inference'?

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

• A type of dance

• A type of food

• A type of animal