SAT Vocab: "Set 2 - Agreements and Support"

If someone is trying to "adhere" to something, they are trying to...

• break away from a group

• follow the practices of

• argue against a belief

• ignore a set of rules

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The additional evidence and testimony helped to _______ the argument, since now there was a stronger case.

• foster

• buttress

• reconcile

• weaken

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the definition of "cohesion"?

• The action of forming a united whole

• The act of separating into parts

• The process of breaking down

• The state of being isolated

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "consensus" refer to?

• A disagreement among a group

• A general agreement

• A personal opinion

• A minority viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

• Many companies are combining rapidly ________ communication technology into one device that can act as a phone, take photographs, and send e-mail.

• adhering

• converging

• reconciling

• corroborating

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "corroborate" mean?

• To dispute a claim

• To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

• To ignore evidence

• To create a new theory

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

The Arborist Club's mission is to ______ a greater appreciation for trees and to promote the research, technology and practice of arboriculture for its members.

• adhere

• foster

• corroborate

• converge

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

What does "reconcile" mean?

• To create conflict between parties

• To restore friendly relations between

• To ignore differences

• To separate permanently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "substantiate"?

• To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

• To make a false claim

• To believe in and follow the practices of

• To come together as a cohesive whole

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Aaliyah's English teacher told her to ________ her argument with additional data and evidence to support the claim.

• Reconcile

• Supplement

• Diminish

• Reduce

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E