Vocabulary and Writing Concepts Worksheet

What does 'Conclude/Conclusion' mean?

• To begin something

• To arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning

• To describe something with your senses

• To use concrete language

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'conclude'?

• Start

• Finish

• Resolve

• Deduce

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Fill in the blank with a concrete description: Instead of 'The weather was bad,' use concrete language: '__________.'

• Dark clouds loomed overhead as cold rain pelted the sidewalks, turning puddles into small river.

• The sun was shining brightly in the sky, warming everything it touched.

• A gentle breeze rustled the leaves as birds chirped happily.

• The air was still and the sky was clear, with not a cloud in sight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does the word 'Tension' mean?

• A) A feeling of happiness and relaxation in a story

• B) A feeling of suspense, uncertainty, or emotional strain in a story that keeps readers engaged and eager to see what happens next

• C) A type of character in a story

• D) The ending of a story

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fill in the blank: As the clock ticked down the final seconds of the championship game, Mia held her breath, ready to take the last shot—her team's only chance to win. This is an example of ________ in a story.

• tension

• humor

• setting

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the word 'Contradict' mean?

• To agree with everything said before

• To say or show that something is wrong or the opposite of what was said before

• To repeat what was said before

• To ignore what was said before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: If Sarah says, 'I love chocolate,' but later says, 'I don’t like chocolate at all,' she ________ herself.

• contradicts

• repeats

• supports

• ignores

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are conventions in writing?

• The rules of writing.

• The main idea of a story.

• The characters in a story.

• The setting of a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is a counterargument?

• An argument that supports another argument.

• An argument that goes against or opposes another argument.

• A summary of the main idea.

• A description of the setting.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Fill in the blank: A counterargument to 'Homework is important because it helps students practice' could be, 'Too much homework can be harmful because it causes ________ and takes away free time.'

• stress

• happiness

• energy

• motivation

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4