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ELA 8th CA State Test Prep Key Terms

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8th Grade

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ELA 8th CA State Test Prep Key Terms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "source" refer to in research?

The final conclusion

The initial idea

The location where data is found

The editing process

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of writing, what does "draft" typically mean?

A completed work ready for submission

A preliminary version of a document

A published article

A finalized thesis

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines "inference"?

A direct quotation from a source

A guess based on evidence and reasoning

A statement without any supporting evidence

A list of references at the end of a paper

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to "justify" an argument?

To provide evidence and reasoning to support it

To ignore opposing viewpoints

To exaggerate the claims

To rely solely on personal opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to information that is both correct and free from errors?

Reliable

Interesting

Popular

Questionable

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When evaluating a source's trustworthiness, what should you consider?

The length of the text

The author's reputation and credentials

The font style used in the document

The number of pictures included

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean for information to be "accurate"?

It is supported by data and evidence

It is entertaining to read

It is written in a formal tone

It is heavily biased

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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