Summer Academic Vocabulary - List 2

Which of the following best defines the term "central idea" as used in reading comprehension?

• The main point or message of a text

• The order in which events happen in a story

• The feelings of the main character

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

What does the word "emerges" mean in the context of a text?

• To disappear suddenly

• To become clear or noticeable

• To be written in a list

• To be forgotten

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which of the following is an example of "supporting evidence" in a text?

• A personal opinion about the topic

• A fact or example that helps prove an idea

• The title of the text

• The author’s name

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

If a word in a text is unfamiliar, which strategy would best help you determine its meaning?

• Skip the word and keep reading

• Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences

• Guess based on the first letter

• Ignore the word completely

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

You come across the word "refined" in a passage about writing. Based on your knowledge, which sentence best uses the word "refined" correctly?

• The author refined her essay by adding more specific details.

• The author refined her essay by making it longer.

• The author refined her essay by deleting the main idea.

• The author refined her essay by changing the font.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which of the following best demonstrates the use of "objective summary"?

• Sharing your personal opinion about the text

• Restating the main points of the text without adding opinions

• Writing a poem about the text

• Drawing a picture of the main character

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

A student reads the sentence: "The central idea of the article emerges as the author describes the challenges faced by young inventors." What does the word "emerges" suggest about the central idea?

• It is stated directly at the beginning

• It becomes clear as the article continues

• It is never revealed

• It is only found in the conclusion

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

Given the sentence: "The development of the main character is refined through specific details about her actions and thoughts," what does the word "refined" imply in this context?

• The character is made less important

• The character’s growth is improved and made clearer with details

• The character is removed from the story

• The character’s actions are ignored

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

After reading a passage, how can you demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge for an unfamiliar word?

• Wait for the teacher to explain the word

• Use a dictionary or online resource to find the meaning

• Ask a friend for the answer

• Skip the word and move on

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

A student is asked to analyze how the central idea of a text is developed. Which approach best demonstrates strategic thinking in this task?

• Memorizing the definition of central idea

• Identifying and explaining how specific details and evidence support the central idea throughout the text

• Copying sentences from the text

• Writing a summary without using evidence

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CCSS.L.9-10.6