WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Definition: the ELA curriculum used at Cactus Middle School
Benchmark
StudySync
Read 180
Big Ideas
A test or assignment that evaluates your abilities in a certain skill or subject
StudySync
Maneuver
Hummock
Assessment
Care or guidance of a spiritual nature; such as from God
Formidable
Theme
Providence
Bravery
To direct the course of an object; to determine the direction of traveling
Maneuver
Formidable
Providence
Anchorage
Causing fear or dread; intimidating
Mobilize
Maneuver
Formidable
Compassionate
To put into movement
Maneuver
Dappled
Theme
Mobilize
Something that provides a sense of security or safety
Anchorage
Compassionate
Formidable
Glimmering
Showing or feeling concern for someone in need
Dappled
Compassionate
Theme
Formidable
Spotted, smeared with color
Glimmering
Hummock
Dappled
Informative
Multi-paragraph piece of writing that examines a specific topic and conveys information about the topic in a relevant way
Informative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Literary Analysis
Narrative Essay
The central (main) idea or message in a story, poem, or play
Thesis Statement
Setting
Theme
Genre
Shining faintly
Flickering
Dappled
Glowing
Glimmering
Which of these things is NOT allowed in an informative essay?
Explanation
Comparison
Opinion
Description
This sentence tells the reader what the main idea of your essay is.
Topic Sentence
Conclusion
Thesis Statement
Transitions
These help you direct the flow of ideas and make connections in your essay.
Thesis Statements
Conclusions
Adjectives
Transitions
What are some ways you can make sure you do not include opinions in your essay? (Choose all that apply)
Use a formal writing style
Use "I" a lot
Only use facts that can be proven
Cite your evidence
Which of these is NOT one of the 6 features of informative writing?
Logical Organizational Structure
Relevant Supporting Details
Concluding Statement
Vague and Non-descriptive language
This part of speech is a person, place or thing
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
This part of speech describes a noun.
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
What are the 2 tests for determining if 2 adjectives are Coordinate Adjectives, and should therefore have a comma between them?
Any 2 adjectives that appear together need a comma
Switch the order of the 2 adjectives to see if it still makes sense
Place the word "and" between the 2 adjectives to see if it still makes sense.
Never use commas, they are too much work.
