Level G 1-6 Review C

How might a lawyer use the word credence?

• To suggest a theory is fictional.

• To dismiss a claim due to lack of evidence.

• To criticize an opponent’s argument.

• To believe that a witness's testimony is reliable.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following phrases best captures the essence of "murky"?

• Clear and transparent

• Dark and obscure

• Loud and chaotic

• Bright and cheerful

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which scenario best exemplifies the use of 'nuance' in an academic context?

• A novelist outlines the main plot points of a story.

• A nutritionist explains the benefits of a balanced diet.

• A tour guide describes the main attractions of a city.

• A linguist analyzes the slight differences in dialects.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

Which scenario would most likely require high acuity?

• A construction worker carrying bricks from one location to another.

• A community center serving as a stronghold for local arts and culture.

• A politician making a misleading argument and making it sound true.

• A surgeon performing a delicate operation on a patient's brain.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following situations most clearly illustrates something "pecuniary"?

• A teacher works overtime to prepare lesson plans for the following week.

• A worker receives a paycheck at the end of each week.

• A chef spends hours perfecting a new recipe in the kitchen.

• A scientist analyzes data collected from an experiment.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

In which situation would someone most likely cavort?

• While reading a book

• In a business meeting

• During a math test

• At a birthday party

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a key element often included in a eulogy?

• Financial statements

• Personal memories

• A list of grievances

• Future plans

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

When would someone deliver a diatribe?

• When they are giving a celebration speech at a graduation ceremony.

• When they are angrily criticizing someone in a long, harsh rant.

• When they are giving a brief, factual presentation on a topic.

• When they are explaining how to solve a problem.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of "carping" on others?

• It motivates them to imitate good behavior.

• It makes them feel appreciated.

• It boosts their confidence.

• It upsets and discourages them.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which of the following vacations would most likely be considered "mundane"?

• A surprise trip to a famous amusement park.

• A weekend stay at a relative's house.

• A luxury cruise with private suites.

• A 3-month backpacking trip through 15 different countries with no set itinerary.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2