Universal terms Quiz

What does the word "analyze" mean?

• To break apart and study

• To combine and create

• To ignore and forget

• To summarize and conclude

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the definition of an argument?

• A heated disagreement

• Words presented with the aim of persuading thought or action

• A casual conversation

• A written report

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To explain the author's reason for composing the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the central idea in a text?

• The main character's name

• The most important idea in the text

• The setting of the story

• The author's biography

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of a citation?

• To summarize the main idea

• To provide the location of supporting evidence

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a claim?

• A question you ask

• A statement you're trying to prove is true

• A fact that is universally accepted

• A story you tell

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the term "compare" mean?

• To find differences

• To note similarities

• To create something new

• To describe in detail

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is a conclusion?

• A random guess without any basis

• A logical assumption based on all information and prior knowledge

• A decision made without any evidence

• An opinion formed without any facts

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the term "contrast" mean in the context of learning materials?

• To find similarities

• To note differences

• To summarize information

• To create a list

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word "delineate" mean?

• To list in detail

• To summarize briefly

• To ignore completely

• To confuse intentionally

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D