ELA MSTEP VOCABULARY PRACTICE

What does it mean if a statement is "inaccurate"?

• It is correct

• It is incorrect

• It is well-researched

• It is persuasive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the purpose of a "counterclaim" in an argument?

• To support the main claim

• To argue against the main claim

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize the argument

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is an example of an "affix"?

• "un-" in "unhappy"

• "cat" in "catalog"

• "dog" in "doghouse"

• "run" in "running"

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "analysis" mean?

• A brief summary

• A detailed examination of something

• A random guess

• A creative story

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What is an "antonym" for the word "hot"?

• Warm

• Boiling

• Cold

• Sunny

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the main purpose of an "argument" in writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade or prove a point

• To tell a story

• To list facts

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Who is the "audience" of a book?

• The person who wrote it

• The people reading it

• The characters in the story

• The publisher

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What does "author’s intent" mean?

• The author's reason for writing

• The author's style of writing

• The author's favorite genre

• The author's background

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Which of the following is an example of "capitalization"?

• The dog ran fast.

• The Dog Ran Fast.

• the dog ran fast.

• THE DOG RAN FAST.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The "central idea" of a text is:

• A small detail in the text

• The main point the author is making

• A character’s opinion

• The title of the text

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B