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Language (ELA) Testing Vocabulary II

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a plan used to draft an essay

a)

rebuttal

b)

outline

c)

support

d)

claim

2.

What relationship exists between THESIS, ARGUMENT, and CLAIM?

a)

opposites

b)

antonyms

c)

synonyms

d)

support

3.

A pronoun must agree with its antecedent, in both number and gender.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

where an author stands on an issue

a)

cite

b)

fact

c)

opinion

d)

position

5.

If asked to support a claim, the writer will

a)

convince the reader of something.

b)

give logical reasons.

c)

write a five paragraph essay.

d)

tell a story or narrative.

6.

How does a student decide whether to write a five paragraph essay or a one paragraph constructed response?

a)

It depends on how much he knows about the topic.

b)

It depends on how motivated he is that day.

c)

He uses a line length guide.

d)

He decides after examining the provided space and the amount of time given for the task.

7.

To cite evidence means

a)

to write about the topic.

b)

to credit the author and use his thoughts in your essay.

c)

to decide if the author is correct.

d)

to give your opinion.

8.

Analyze, examine, and scrutinize are

a)

opposites.

b)

synonyms.

c)

both antonyms and synonyms.

d)

either antonyms or synonyms.

9.

When a student finishes a writing test with 35 minutes remaining,

a)

he should check to see if he answered all the questions.

b)

he is smarter than the other students.

c)

he should definitey write more.

d)

he should check to see if he answered all the questions, revise, and edit his work.

10.

Select statements that are true.

a)

I should do my best on ISTEP because it may affect which classes I am required to take next year.

b)

In order to graduate, I must pass ISTEP in high school.

c)

I should get plenty of rest the night before ISTEP, eat a good breakfast, and set my mind with good attitude.

d)

My ISTEP results will be used to evaluate my academic skills/growth, my teachers, my school, and my community.