Vocabulary review UNIT 4

What is the definition of the term "fact"?

• A personal belief or judgment

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A story or account of an event

• A reason given to support a claim

Which of the following best defines "opinion"?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A personal belief or judgment

• A scientific theory

• A legal regulation

What does the term "regulate" mean?

• To allow something to happen freely

• To control or maintain something according to rules

• To ignore or overlook

• To create a new idea

Identify the main idea of the following statement: "Predators play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling the population of prey species."

• Predators are dangerous animals.

• Predators help maintain ecological balance.

• Prey species are more important than predators.

• Ecosystems do not need predators.

Which of the following is an example of an "exotic" animal?

• A domestic cat

• A wild rabbit

• A Bengal tiger

• A farm chicken

What is an "anecdote"?

• A long, detailed report

• A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• A scientific experiment

• A fictional narrative

Differentiate between fact and opinion in the following statement: "Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor because it tastes the best."

• Fact: Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor; Opinion: It tastes the best.

• Fact: It tastes the best; Opinion: Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• Fact: Chocolate is an ice cream flavor; Opinion: It tastes the best.

• Fact: It tastes the best; Opinion: Chocolate is an ice cream flavor.

Evaluate the argument: "Since all students who study hard get good grades, studying hard is the only way to succeed in school."

• The argument is valid because studying hard always leads to success.

• The argument is invalid because there are other factors that contribute to success.

• The argument is valid because success is only measured by grades.

• The argument is invalid because not all students who study hard succeed.

What is the "central idea" of a text?

• The main point or message that the author wants to convey

• A minor detail that supports the main point

• The author's personal opinion

• A list of characters in the text

Which of the following is an example of "science fiction"?

• A biography of a famous scientist

• A novel about space travel and alien planets

• A history book about ancient civilizations

• A cookbook with recipes from around the world