9 Vocab Unit 8 BW 1

Which of the following best defines the word "atheist"?

• A person who studies earthquakes

• A person who does not believe in the existence of God or gods

• A person who supports the monarchy

• A person who studies ancient life forms

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does a "seismologist" study?

• The human heart

• Earthquakes and seismic waves

• Ancient fossils

• Political propaganda

Which term refers to someone who copies another person's work and claims it as their own?

• Plagiarist

• Pragmatist

• Royalist

• Anarchist

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choose the correct sentence using the word "paleontologist."

• The paleontologist performed heart surgery on the patient.

• The paleontologist discovered a new species of dinosaur fossils.

• The paleontologist led a political revolution.

• The paleontologist wrote a propaganda article.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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

• The pragmatist refused to believe in any gods.

• The pragmatist approached the problem by considering what would work best in practice.

• The pragmatist led a movement to separate from the country.

• The pragmatist studied ancient bones.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the word that best fits the following sentence: "The ________ published articles to influence public opinion in favor of the government."

• Cardiologist

• Propagandist

• Separatist

• Anarchist

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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

• A royalist supports the monarchy, while a separatist seeks independence from a larger political entity.

• A royalist studies earthquakes, while a separatist studies fossils.

• A royalist is a scientist, while a separatist is a doctor.

• A royalist copies others' work, while a separatist writes propaganda.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Analyze the following scenario and choose the correct term: "Maria believes that society should have no government or rulers. She often participates in protests against all forms of authority." Which word best describes Maria?

• Pragmatist

• Anarchist

• Cardiologist

• Royalist

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Compare and contrast the roles of a "cardiologist" and a "paleontologist." Which statement is most accurate?

• Both study ancient life forms.

• A cardiologist studies the heart, while a paleontologist studies fossils and ancient life.

• Both are involved in political movements.

• A cardiologist studies earthquakes, while a paleontologist studies propaganda.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Create an example of a situation involving a "separatist."

• A scientist discovers a new dinosaur species.

• A person campaigns for a region to become an independent country, separate from the nation it currently belongs to.

• A doctor treats patients with heart disease.

• A writer copies another author's work.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D