8TH GRADE VOCAB PRACTICE 1ST SW

What is the meaning of the word 'annotate'?

• add notes to a text, image, or other media to explain, clarify, or elaborate on its content.

• remove all information from a text or image.

• translate a text into another language.

• summarize a text in one sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'audience'?

• the intended readers or recipients of a text; a group of people the author is trying to reach or influence with their message.

• a type of musical instrument used in orchestras.

• a special kind of stage lighting used in theaters.

• a written agreement between two parties.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is the meaning of the word 'inference'?

• a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• a type of mathematical operation.

• a form of physical exercise.

• a musical instrument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the phrase 'key ideas'?

• the most important or central thoughts of a text, presentation, or discussion.

• the least important details in a story.

• the names of the characters in a text.

• the number of pages in a book.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'paraphrase'?

• to express the meaning of a written work using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

• to write a summary of a story.

• to criticize a written work harshly.

• to translate a text into another language.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'prediction'?

• a statement or assertion about a future event or state of affairs.

• a type of scientific experiment.

• a method of recording past events.

• a form of artistic expression.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the meaning of the word 'summarize'?

• to give a brief statement of the main points of something.

• to write a poem about something.

• to ignore the main points of something.

• to make something longer and more detailed.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the meaning of the word 'acute'?

• present or experience to a severe or intense degree.

• related to a chronic condition

• lacking in sharpness or clarity

• lasting for a long period of time

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Fill in the blank: ________ means a willingness to take bold risks.

• audacity

• timidity

• indifference

• caution

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Fill in the blank: ________ means (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

• profound

• shallow

• minor

• casual

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D