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Week 3 Vocabulary+

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
conform v)
a)
- to be the same as or similar to something; to obey/agree with something; to do what other people do or behave in a way that is accepted by most people
b)
- to understand an action, event, remark, etc., in a particular way; to understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence
c)
- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
d)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
2.
constructive (adj)
a)
- helping to develop or improve something; helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
b)
- used to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed During his formative years, .
c)
- moving from one place to another at different times of the year; migrating regularly
d)
Hidden from view; placed apart from other people
3.
construe (v)
a)
- to understand an action, event, remark, etc., in a particular way; to understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence
b)
- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
c)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
d)
- to be the same as or similar to something; to obey/agree with something; to do what other people do or behave in a way that is accepted by most people
4.
emigrate (v)
a)
- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
b)
- to be the same as or similar to something; to obey/agree with something; to do what other people do or behave in a way that is accepted by most people
c)
- to understand an action, event, remark, etc., in a particular way; to understand the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence
d)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
5.
formation (n)
a)
- something that is formed or created; an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships, or airplanes
b)
- a person who comes to a country to live there
c)
Land of a particular kind
d)
A supply of food and other things that are needed
6.
formative (adj)
a)
- used to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed
b)
- helping to develop or improve something; helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
c)
- moving from one place to another at different times of the year; migrating regularly
d)
Hidden from view; placed apart from other people
7.
immigrant (n)
a)
- a person who comes to a country to live there
b)
- something that is formed or created; an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships, or airplanes
c)
Land of a particular kind
d)
A supply of food and other things that are needed
8.
migratory (adj)
a)
- moving from one place to another at different times of the year; migrating regularly
b)
- used to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed
c)
- helping to develop or improve something; helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative
d)
Hidden from view; placed apart from other people
9.

obstruct (v)

a)

- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see

b)

- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.

c)

To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important

d)

- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere

10.

reform (v)

a)

- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.

b)

- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see

c)

To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important

d)

- to leave a country or region to live elsewhere

11.

antogonist (n)

a)

- a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary; enemy

b)

- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria; (adj) - free of germs

c)

- a weight used to balance another weight; (v) to balance or offset

d)

- a difference or disagreement between two things that means that both cannot be true

12.
antisocial (adj)
a)
- not sociable; not wanting the company of others
b)
- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen
13.
antiseptic (n)
a)
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria
b)
- a weight used to balance another weight; (v) to balance or offset
c)
- a difference or disagreement between two things that means that both cannot be true
d)
- a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or somehting; an adversary
14.

contrast (v)

a)

- to be different especially in a way that is very obvious; to compare two people or things to show how they are different

b)

- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see

c)

To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important

d)

- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.

15.
contradiction (n)
a)
- a difference or disagreement between two things that means that both cannot be true
b)
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria; (adj) - free of germs
c)
- a weight used to balance another weight; (v) to balance or offset
d)
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria; (adj) - free of germs
16.
counterbalance (v)
a)
to balance or offset
b)
- to be different especially in a way that is very obvious; to compare two people or things to show how they are different
c)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
d)
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
17.
counterproductive (adj)
a)
- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen
b)
- not sociable; not wanting the company of others
c)
- unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed, or disgusted
d)
- refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn
18.

obnoxious (adj)

a)

- unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed, or disgusted

b)

- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen

c)

- not sociable; not wanting the company of others

d)

very pleasant and enjoyable

19.
obstinate (adj)
a)
- refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn
b)
- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen
c)
- not sociable; not wanting the company of others
d)
- unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed, or disgusted
20.
emit (v)
a)
- produce and discharge something especially gas or radiation
b)
- to be different especially in a way that is very obvious; to compare two people or things to show how they are different
c)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
d)
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
21.
eccentric (adj)
a)
- deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
b)
- very happy or excited
c)
- refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn
d)
- expressing a lot of emotion; overflowing; pouring out
22.
ecstatic (adj)
a)
- very happy or excited
b)
- deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
c)
- refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn
d)
- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen
23.
effervesce (v)
a)
- to give off bubbles; to show enthusiasm, excitement, or liveliness
b)
- to get, pull, or draw out, usually with special effort, skill, or force
c)
- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see
d)
To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important
24.
effusive (adj)
a)
- expressing a lot of emotion; overflowing; pouring out
b)
- deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd
c)
- refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn
d)
- not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen
25.
expel (v)
a)
- to drive or force out or away; discharge or eject
b)
to swallow
c)
to grab
d)
to love and value very much
26.
exodus (n)
a)
- a departure or journey away from a place
b)
- a friendly person who likes being with and talking to other people; an outgoing person
c)
- a passage from a larger text or musical composition selected, performed, or copied
d)
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria
27.

extract (v)

a)

- to get, pull, or draw out, usually with special effort, skill, or force

b)

- to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone; to be in front of something, which makes is difficult to see

c)

To talk a lot in a relaxed way mostly about things that are not important

d)

- to improve someone or something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.

28.
extrovert (n)
a)
- a friendly person who likes being with and talking to other people; an outgoing person
b)
- a difference or disagreement between two things that means that both cannot be true
c)
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria; (adj) - free of germs
d)
- a weight used to balance another weight; (v) to balance or offset
29.
excerpt (n)
a)
- a passage from a larger text or musical composition selected, performed, or copied
b)
- a friendly person who likes being with and talking to other people; an outgoing person
c)
- a departure or journey away from a place
d)
- a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria
30.
To separate into the main parts and look carefully at each part
a)
infer
b)
explain
c)
analyze
d)
cause
31.
To show how things are alike or similar
a)
contrast
b)
compare
c)
support
d)
describe
32.
To show how things are different
a)
contrast
b)
persuade
c)
compare
d)
evidence
33.

To explain something to create a mental image in the reader’s mind - especially focusing on the five senses.

a)

analyze

b)

infer

c)

summarize

d)

describe

34.

To make something clear by giving reasons

a)

infer

b)

persuade

c)

cause

d)

explain

35.
To convince someone of your idea(s) on something through logic or reasoning
a)
infer
b)
analyze
c)
persuade
d)
evidence
36.
To use your background knowledge and clues in the text or picture to figure out what is happening
a)
summarize
b)
elaborate
c)
infer
d)
describe
37.
To restate the important ideas or events from a text in a shorter way
a)
summarize
b)
evidence
c)
text
d)
strategy
38.
To back up your answer with details from your own experience or details from the text (evidence)
a)
compare
b)
analyze
c)
persuade
d)
support
39.
The reason for something; the trigger
a)
infer
b)
evidence
c)
cause
d)
effect
40.
What happened as a result of something else; the result or consequence
a)
effect
b)
cause
c)
infer
d)
conclude
41.
Support from the text to back up your ideas, inferences or conclusions; proof
a)
strategy
b)
text
c)
summarize
d)
evidence
42.
To go into or provide more details about something
a)
analyze
b)
summarize
c)
evaluate
d)
elaborate
43.
A plan or way to tackle a problem or reach a goal
a)
elaborate
b)
cause
c)
strategy
d)
support
44.
A book or written work
a)
describe
b)
analyze
c)
evaluate
d)
text
45.

You must follow the sequence of the steps in order to make it correctly.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

conflict

c)

the order in which things should happen

d)

problem and solution

46.

What is the similarity between the two passages?

a)

a quality that makes one person or thing like another

b)

differences

c)

contrast

d)

chronological order

47.

The fact stated in the paragraph is important because it suggests that dogs can be good pets.

a)

an order

b)

list of vocabulary words at the back of a book

c)

sheer determination

d)

to show that something is likely or true

48.

Which line from the play supports the idea that the character is proud?

a)

to show evidence for something or help show it is true

b)

concrete pillars

c)

to define a word

d)

temporary, short lived

49.

Reading the story carefully helps the reader have a deeper understanding.

a)

solid

b)

not budging

c)

to argue; debate

d)

knowledge about a particular situation

50.

Use the context in the paragraph to figure out the unknown world.

a)

a book

b)

a story

c)

words that are used in a sentence or phrase to help figure out another word's meaning

d)

permanent; forever

51.

Compare and contrast the events that happened in both stories.

a)

look at two things carefully to see how they are different

b)

look at two things carefully to see how they are different

c)

a problem and a solution

d)

cause and effect

52.

How does that event contribute to the plot?

a)

to give or help

b)

an understanding of events

c)

distract from the plot

d)

rising action in a story

53.

The conversation between the characters told the reader a lot about their relationship.

a)

dialogue in written text

b)

figurative language such as similes

c)

a friendship between two people

d)

an informal talk between two people or a small group

54.

Which words emphasize the theme of the story?

a)

to give special attention to or place importance on something

b)

to put something in bold when typing

c)

the order in which events happen in a story

d)

to contrast two ideas

55.

I can draw the conclusion that the character is mad when the story says she stomped out of the room.

a)

the opening paragraph of a story

b)

all paragraphs in the middle of an essay

c)

take information from the text and come to a new understanding

d)

a single item

56.

What evidence from the text supports your thinking?

a)

a book

b)

items in italics

c)

the main idea of a paragraph

d)

something that shows something else is true

57.

What identifies this story as realistic fiction?

a)

a question to be answered at the end of class

b)

theme of the story

c)

to know and say what something is

d)

a comparison

58.
To separate into the main parts and look carefully at each part
a)
infer
b)
explain
c)
analyze
d)
cause
59.
To show how things are alike or similar
a)
contrast
b)
compare
c)
support
d)
describe
60.
To show how things are different
a)
contrast
b)
persuade
c)
compare
d)
evidence
61.

To make something clear by giving reasons

a)

infer

b)

persuade

c)

cause

d)

explain

62.
To use your background knowledge and clues in the text or picture to figure out what is happening
a)
summarize
b)
elaborate
c)
infer
d)
describe
63.
To restate the important ideas or events from a text in a shorter way
a)
summarize
b)
evidence
c)
text
d)
strategy
64.
To back up your answer with details from your own experience or details from the text (evidence)
a)
compare
b)
analyze
c)
persuade
d)
support
65.
The reason for something; the trigger
a)
infer
b)
evidence
c)
cause
d)
effect
66.
What happened as a result of something else; the result or consequence
a)
effect
b)
cause
c)
infer
d)
conclude
67.
Support from the text to back up your ideas, inferences or conclusions; proof
a)
strategy
b)
text
c)
summarize
d)
evidence
68.
A plan or way to tackle a problem or reach a goal
a)
elaborate
b)
cause
c)
strategy
d)
support
69.
The moral of the story, the message the story is trying to convey.
a)
irony
b)
theme
c)
logical evidence
d)
empirical evidence
70.
A traditional story passed down from generation to generation
a)
parable
b)
folktale
c)
parabola
d)
folktalio
71.
Annotating is a type of 
a)
notetaking
b)
a multiple choice test
c)
bad habit for college
d)
none of these
72.
Making a claim and supporting it using logic is:
a)
persuasion
b)
claim
c)
argument
d)
evidence
73.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

b)

a fact.

c)

a statement that offers an opinion that is defensible and debatable

d)

a bad thing to make about something.

74.

One example of evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

a simile or metaphor

75.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

76.
When you steal the words or ideas from another person without giving them credit
a)
paraphrasing
b)
cheating
c)
texting
d)
plagiarizing
77.
When you put the words of others into your own words, you are doing what?
a)
plagiarizing
b)
writing
c)
cheating
d)
paraphrasing
78.
What does infer mean? 
a)
use a dictionary to find the answer
b)
make a guess based on what you read 
c)
note what you know
d)
play with your dog
79.

The BEST definition of theme is...

a)

The lesson the author is teaching.

b)

The message the author is sending.

c)

A word that summarizes the story.

d)

The character's main problem.

80.
Dialogue is
a)
a conversation between/amongst characters
b)
a verb
c)
when the narrator tells you what is happening in a story
d)
boring
81.
Point of view is...
a)
the author's opinion
b)
who the narrator is
c)
the vantage point, or perspective of a story
d)
the reader's opinion or perspective
82.
Tone can best described as
a)
attitude of the reader
b)
the overall mood or feeling in a story
c)
the author's attitude toward his writing
d)
reader's point of view
83.

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

a)

counterclaims

b)

rebuttels

c)

claims

d)

arguments

84.
What is the definition of explicit?
a)
Clearly stated or expressed 
b)
A common hairstyle worn in the 1800s 
c)
Unclear; confusing
d)
Unmistakable 
85.
Teens feel a lot of pressure from their peers to ________ to fit in.
a)
conform
b)
reform
c)
reject
d)
defy
86.
It is important to give ________ criticism instead of just saying that something is bad.
a)
constructive
b)
obstructed
c)
destructive
d)
worthless
87.
Please do not _______my frustrated tone with me being angry.
a)
construe
b)
obstinate
c)
quote
d)
write
88.
Most of my family _________ from European countries in the last 19th century.
a)
emigrated
b)
obnoxious
c)
emitted
d)
expelled
89.
She took a picture of the interesting rock __________.
a)
formation
b)
migratory
c)
antiseptic
d)
extract
90.
The dog hated kids because during his _____ puppy months the son in the family terrorized him.
a)
formative
b)
immigrants
c)
extroverted
d)
introverted
91.
Six of my 8 great grandparents were _______who came to the US from Europe in the late 19th century.
a)
immigrants
b)
formative
c)
platypuses
d)
canines
92.
She studied the _______habits of whales so she would know where to go whale watching in nice weather.
a)
migratory
b)
formation
c)
argumentative
d)
culinary
93.
His big hat_______ my view of the screen so I missed a lot of the movie.
a)
obstructed
b)
extrovert
c)
inverted
d)
extricated
94.
She wants to ______ the dress code because she thinks it is stupid.
a)
reform
b)
extract
c)
perform
d)
enact
95.
The _____ in a story is usually the villain.
a)
antagonist
b)
expelled
c)
knob
d)
hero
96.
As an introvert I can seem _______, but I just need time to myself to recharge.
a)
antisocial
b)
exodus
c)
social
d)
angry
97.
You need to put ______on a wound before bandaging it to kill the germs.
a)
antiseptic
b)
excerpt
c)
poop
d)
arsenic
98.
We will compare and _____ two versions of a story.
a)
contrast
b)
emitted
c)
vilify
d)
mock
99.
An oxymoron seems like a _______, but it makes sense. For instance, the double chocolate brownie with Death by Chocolate ice-cream, hot fudge, crushed cookies, whipped cream and candy pieces was disgustingly delicious.
a)
contradiction
b)
emigrated
c)
agreement
d)
antiseptic
100.
When you carry something on a tray you need to either center it or ______ it with something else so it doesn't tip. For instance, if you have 2 glasses on a try, each glass balances the other, so if you take one off without centering the other, the tray will tip and dump the glass.
a)
counterbalance
b)
effusive
c)
dislocate
d)
find
101.
Yelling at a child not to cry is _________ because it makes them cry more.
a)
counterproductive
b)
effervesce
c)
effective
d)
intelligent
102.
Nobody wanted to go to the movies with Kyle because he was so _______. He would make a lot of stupid and rude comments and hog the arm rests.
a)
obnoxious
b)
ecstatic
c)
charming
d)
introverted
103.
Emmy can be very _________ and will not give in when she has her mind set against doing something.
a)
obstinate
b)
eccentric
c)
compliant
d)
introverted
104.
The rotting garbage _______ a nasty smell.
a)
emitted
b)
counterproductive
c)
repelled
d)
imbibed
105.
The _____ old man wore a jogging suit and top hat to the fancy dinner because he said he was too old to be uncomfortable.
a)
eccentric
b)
counterbalance
c)
common
d)
boring
106.
She was ______ when she heard that they were going to go to Disneyland.
a)
ecstatic
b)
contrast
c)
devastated
d)
eccentric
107.
If you mix vinegar and baking soda it will _______.
a)
effervesce
b)
contradiction
c)
counterbalance
d)
expelled
108.
I tend to get _______when I talk about something that either hurt or brought joy to someone I care about.
a)
effusive
b)
construed
c)
bored
d)
expelled
109.
The obnoxious man was ____ from the restaurant for refusing to stop swearing loudly at the lady at the next table who didn't want to talk to him.
a)
expelled
b)
constructive
c)
applauded
d)
welcomed
110.
The family packed up their prized possessions for their ____ from their country when the war started.
a)
exodus
b)
conform
c)
staycation
d)
migration
111.
It took a long time to ______ the truth from her about what happened because she didn't want to be a snitch.
a)
extract
b)
antisocial
c)
emit
d)
omit
112.
People think I am an ______because I am friendly, but I am actually an outgoing introvert; being with people drains me and I need my personal space.
a)
extrovert
b)
antiseptic
c)
introvert
d)
clown
113.
She read an _______ from her sister's diary in a Tik Tok which is why she lost her phone.
a)
excerpt
b)
antagonist
c)
illustration
d)
antagonist