Vocabulary Quiz: Skill and Strategy

Which of the following words best describes a situation where something is added gradually over time?

• Proliferate

• Incremental

• Consecutive

• Cumbersome

What is the most likely outcome if a person is described as being "skeptical"?

• They are easily convinced.

• They question the validity of information.

• They accept things at face value.

• They are indifferent to new ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a student is asked to "bolster" their argument in an essay, what are they being asked to do?

• Weaken their argument.

• Strengthen their argument with evidence.

• Remove unnecessary details.

• Summarize their argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of "relegate"?

• Promoting an employee to a higher position.

• Assigning a task to a less important role.

• Celebrating a team's victory.

• Completing a project ahead of schedule.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Analyze the following situation: A company is facing a "deficit" in its budget. What strategic actions might the company take to address this issue?

• Increase spending on new projects.

• Reduce expenses and increase revenue.

• Ignore the deficit and continue operations as usual.

• Hire more employees to boost productivity.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A student is described as "astute" in their studies. What does this imply about their approach to learning?

• They are careless and inattentive.

• They are quick to understand and apply concepts.

• They struggle with basic concepts.

• They avoid challenging tasks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Consider a situation where a new policy is "stringent." What might be the implications for those affected by this policy?

• They will have more freedom and flexibility.

• They will face strict rules and limited flexibility.

• They will experience a relaxed and lenient environment.

• They will be unaffected by the policy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Evaluate the following statement: "The effects of climate change are 'profound'." What does this suggest about the impact of climate change?

• The impact is minor and insignificant.

• The impact is deep and far-reaching.

• The impact is temporary and reversible.

• The impact is localized and limited.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If an event is said to "befall" someone, what does this imply about the nature of the event?

• The event is planned and expected.

• The event occurs unexpectedly.

• The event is avoided successfully.

• The event is celebrated widely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A teacher asks students to "digress" during a discussion. What is the teacher asking the students to do?

• Stay focused on the main topic.

• Explore related but different topics.

• Summarize the main points.

• Conclude the discussion.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D