Understanding Academic Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 - Animal Allies

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the term "exclude" in the context of academic vocabulary.
To include something as part of a group
To leave something out or not include it
To explain something in detail
To show something with examples
Answer explanation
In academic vocabulary, "exclude" means to leave something out or not include it. This definition directly contrasts with including something as part of a group, making the correct choice clear.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.6.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best uses context clues to illustrate the meaning of "community"?
The community gathered to celebrate the festival, showing their unity and shared interests.
The community was a small, isolated area with no people living there.
The community was a type of food that everyone enjoyed.
The community was a new type of technology.
Answer explanation
The correct choice illustrates 'community' by showing people coming together for a festival, highlighting unity and shared interests, which are key aspects of a community. The other options do not convey this meaning.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "elaborate" on a topic in an academic text?
To briefly mention a topic
To provide detailed information and explanation
To exclude certain details
To illustrate with a picture
Answer explanation
To "elaborate" on a topic means to provide detailed information and explanation, expanding on the subject rather than just mentioning it briefly or excluding details.
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CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.W.6.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use context clues to determine the meaning of "objective" in the following sentence: "The scientist remained objective, ensuring that personal feelings did not influence the results."
Biased
Neutral and unbiased
Emotional
Subjective
Answer explanation
In the sentence, 'objective' refers to the scientist's approach of being 'neutral and unbiased,' as it emphasizes the absence of personal feelings affecting the results. This rules out 'biased,' 'emotional,' and 'subjective' as meanings.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
CCSS.RI.6.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of "illustrate"?
The teacher asked the students to illustrate their points with examples.
The teacher asked the students to exclude unnecessary details.
The teacher asked the students to elaborate on their answers.
The teacher asked the students to remain objective.
Answer explanation
The correct choice illustrates the meaning of 'illustrate' by showing that students should provide examples to clarify their points, which aligns with the definition of the term.
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CCSS.RI.6.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the root meaning of the word "community"?
To separate
To come together
To draw
To explain
Answer explanation
The word 'community' is derived from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'to come together'. This reflects the essence of a community as a group of individuals who unite for a common purpose, making 'to come together' the correct choice.
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CCSS.L.6.4B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which context is the word "exclude" used correctly?
The teacher decided to exclude the chapter from the test, so students didn't need to study it.
The teacher decided to illustrate the chapter with examples.
The teacher decided to elaborate on the chapter in detail.
The teacher decided to make the chapter the main objective.
Answer explanation
The correct use of "exclude" is shown in the first choice, where the teacher omits the chapter from the test, indicating that students do not need to study it. The other options do not convey exclusion.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.6.4D
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