Understanding Academic Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 - Animal Allies

Understanding Academic Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 - Animal Allies

6th Grade

12 Qs

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Understanding Academic Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 - Animal Allies

Understanding Academic Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 - Animal Allies

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.6.4A, RI.6.4, RI.6.3

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Hillary Carraway

Used 2+ times

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12 questions

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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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

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