Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "action" mean?

• A state of being

• Something done or performed

• A legal process

• A type of communication

How is the phrase "according to" used?

• To express a contrast

• To indicate a location

• As stated by

• To show a preference

What does the word "affect" mean?

• To remain indifferent

• To observe from a distance

• To make or create change

• To question or inquire

What does the word "agree" mean?

• To say reasons for or against something

• To have the same thought, view, or feeling

• To record your answer choices on a bubble sheet

• To discuss a topic in depth

What does the word "argue" mean?

• To have the same thought, view, or feeling

• To record your answer choices on a bubble sheet

• To say reasons for or against something

• To agree with someone without discussion

Which of the following is not a correct use of the provided words?

• The main character would most likely agree that the plan will work.

• The author argues that the policy would be good because it is fair.

• The students used an answer document to submit their responses.

• The teacher agrees with the argument on the answer document.

What is an article?

• A long fictional story usually found in books.

• A shorter written piece on a specific topic, usually non-fiction.

• A detailed analysis of a scientific experiment.

• A personal narrative or diary entry.

What does "author's argument" refer to?

• The conflict between characters in a story.

• The main statement in the text that the author disagrees with.

• The main statement in the text that the author agrees with and supports throughout the text.

• A summary of the text's plot.

What are the three purposes included in the acronym PIE?

• Predict, Interpret, Explain

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Plan, Implement, Evaluate

• Propose, Illustrate, Exemplify

What does the word "begin" mean?

• To end

• To start

• To continue

• To stop