Wonders Unit 2 Vocabulary

Groups chosen to do do certain work

• convention

• committee

• debate

• union

Answer explanation

A committee is a group of people appointed to perform a specific task or work, making it the correct choice. A convention is a gathering, a debate involves discussion, and a union typically refers to a labor organization.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

A formal meeting for a special purpose

• representatives

• situation

• debate

• convention

Answer explanation

A 'convention' is a formal meeting for a special purpose, often involving representatives discussing specific topics. The other options do not specifically denote a formal gathering, making 'convention' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

To argue about or discuss at a meeting.

• debate

• proposal

• resolve

• representatives

Answer explanation

The term 'debate' refers to the act of arguing or discussing a topic in a meeting setting, making it the correct choice. 'Proposal' relates to suggesting ideas, 'resolve' means to settle, and 'representatives' are individuals who speak on behalf of others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A plan or suggestion that is presented to others for consideration

• union

• resolve

• situation

• proposal

Answer explanation

A 'proposal' is a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration, making it the correct choice. The other options do not fit this definition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Something formed by joining together

• union

• situation

• resolve

• committees

Answer explanation

The term 'union' refers to something formed by joining together, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey the same meaning of combining elements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

To settle, explain, determine, or solve

• committees

• convention

• situation

• resolve

Answer explanation

The word 'resolve' means to settle, explain, determine, or solve a problem, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A condition or state of affairs or circumstances

• situation

• resolve

• committees

• proposal

Answer explanation

The term 'situation' refers to a condition or state of affairs, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

People chosen to speak or act for others.

• situation

• resolve

• debate

• representatives

Answer explanation

The term 'representatives' refers to individuals chosen to speak or act on behalf of others, making it the correct answer. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

stating positively; making certain or sure

• assuring

• detected

• emerging

• gratitude

Answer explanation

The term 'assuring' means to state positively or to make certain, which directly aligns with the definition provided in the question. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Found out, noticed or discovered.

• emerging

• gratitude

• detected

• assuring

Answer explanation

The word 'detected' means to find out or discover something, making it the correct choice. 'Emerging' refers to coming into view, 'gratitude' is about thankfulness, and 'assuring' means to promise or guarantee.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4