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Vocabulary Quiz 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: the ELA curriculum used at Cactus Middle School

a)

Benchmark

b)

StudySync

c)

Read 180

d)

Big Ideas

2.

A test or assignment that evaluates your abilities in a certain skill or subject

a)

StudySync

b)

Maneuver

c)

Hummock

d)

Assessment

3.

Care or guidance of a spiritual nature; such as from God

a)

Formidable

b)

Theme

c)

Providence

d)

Bravery

4.

To direct the course of an object; to determine the direction of traveling

a)

Maneuver

b)

Formidable

c)

Providence

d)

Anchorage

5.

Causing fear or dread; intimidating

a)

Mobilize

b)

Maneuver

c)

Formidable

d)

Compassionate

6.

To put into movement

a)

Maneuver

b)

Dappled

c)

Theme

d)

Mobilize

7.

Something that provides a sense of security or safety

a)

Anchorage

b)

Compassionate

c)

Formidable

d)

Glimmering

8.

Showing or feeling concern for someone in need

a)

Dappled

b)

Compassionate

c)

Theme

d)

Formidable

9.

Spotted, smeared with color

a)

Glimmering

b)

Hummock

c)

Dappled

d)

Informative

10.

Multi-paragraph piece of writing that examines a specific topic and conveys information about the topic in a relevant way

a)

Informative Essay

b)

Argumentative Essay

c)

Literary Analysis

d)

Narrative Essay

11.

The central (main) idea or message in a story, poem, or play

a)

Thesis Statement

b)

Setting

c)

Theme

d)

Genre

12.

Shining faintly

a)

Flickering

b)

Dappled

c)

Glowing

d)

Glimmering

13.

Which of these things is NOT allowed in an informative essay?

a)

Explanation

b)

Comparison

c)

Opinion

d)

Description

14.

This sentence tells the reader what the main idea of your essay is.

a)

Topic Sentence

b)

Conclusion

c)

Thesis Statement

d)

Transitions

15.

These help you direct the flow of ideas and make connections in your essay.

a)

Thesis Statements

b)

Conclusions

c)

Adjectives

d)

Transitions

16.

What are some ways you can make sure you do not include opinions in your essay? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Use a formal writing style

b)

Use "I" a lot

c)

Only use facts that can be proven

d)

Cite your evidence

17.

Which of these is NOT one of the 6 features of informative writing?

a)

Logical Organizational Structure

b)

Relevant Supporting Details

c)

Concluding Statement

d)

Vague and Non-descriptive language

18.

This part of speech is a person, place or thing

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

19.

This part of speech describes a noun.

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

20.

What are the 2 tests for determining if 2 adjectives are Coordinate Adjectives, and should therefore have a comma between them?

a)

Any 2 adjectives that appear together need a comma

b)

Switch the order of the 2 adjectives to see if it still makes sense

c)

Place the word "and" between the 2 adjectives to see if it still makes sense.

d)

Never use commas, they are too much work.