8th Grade Unit 2 Academic Vocabulary Practice Questions

What does it mean to "theorize"?

• To guess without thinking

• To form ideas or explain something based on reasoning

• To argue with others

• To memorize facts

Which sentence best uses the word "theorize"?

• The students theorize how the dinosaurs became extinct.

• The students theorize their desks every morning.

• The students theorize their lunch quickly.

• The students theorize while running in the park.

If someone is theorizing, what are they doing?

• Asking questions to a teacher

• Making observations based on evidence

• Building something without instructions

• Avoiding a difficult problem

What does "sustain" mean?

• To stop something from continuing

• To break apart or destroy

• To support, maintain, or keep something going

• To change something into another form

Which of the following can sustain a plant?

• Water and sunlight

• Loud music

• Heavy winds

• Hot cement

Which sentence best uses the word "sustain"?

• The athlete trained hard to sustain her energy during the race.

• The athlete was too tired to sustain her uniform.

• The athlete could not sustain her socks after the game.

• The athlete learned to sustain her clock.

What is a declaration?

• A private conversation between two people

• A formal announcement or statement

• A random thought that someone has

• A casual comment made at a party

Which of the following is an example of a declaration?

• “Can you help me with this?”

• “This country will now follow a new law!”

• “Do you think it will rain today?”

• “I don’t like this TV show.”

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "declaration"?

• The teacher’s declaration about the test surprised the class.

• The teacher’s declaration about lunch was secretive.

• The teacher’s declaration whispered through the hallway.

• The teacher’s declaration was hidden in a book.

What does it mean to "pronounce" something?

• To write something neatly

• To say or articulate words clearly

• To think deeply about a topic

• To share a personal opinion