Vocab Lesson 29 BW

What is the definition of a "paleontologist"?

• A person who studies earthquakes

• A person who studies fossils and ancient life forms

• A person who copies others' work

• A person who rules a country

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word best describes someone who does not believe in the existence of any gods?

• Royalist

• Atheist

• Pragmatist

• Propagandist

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the correct meaning of "seismologist".

• Someone who studies the heart

• Someone who studies political systems

• Someone who studies earthquakes

• Someone who studies ancient societies

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "plagiarist"?

• The plagiarist discovered a new dinosaur species.

• The plagiarist copied his classmate’s essay and submitted it as his own.

• The plagiarist led a campaign for royal power.

• The plagiarist believed in the separation of states.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "pragmatist".

• The pragmatist ignored all practical solutions and acted on impulse.

• The pragmatist looked for the most effective way to solve the problem, even if it wasn’t ideal.

• The pragmatist refused to believe in any gods.

• The pragmatist studied the movement of tectonic plates.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to a person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, especially a country?

• Separatist

• Royalist

• Anarchist

• Cardiologist

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A "propagandist" is most likely to:

• Study ancient fossils

• Promote ideas or information to influence public opinion

• Treat heart diseases

• Support the monarchy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following best describes the difference between an "anarchist" and a "royalist"?

• An anarchist supports monarchy, while a royalist opposes it.

• An anarchist opposes all forms of government, while a royalist supports the monarchy.

• Both support the separation of states.

• Both are types of scientists.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Imagine a country where a group wants to break away and form its own nation. Which term best applies to this group, and why?

• Royalist, because they support the king.

• Pragmatist, because they are practical.

• Separatist, because they want independence.

• Plagiarist, because they copy others.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to see a specialist. Which professional should they visit, and what is the main focus of this specialist’s work?

• Seismologist, who studies earthquakes

• Cardiologist, who treats heart conditions

• Paleontologist, who studies fossils

• Anarchist, who opposes government