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Academic Language List #2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best defines "analysis"?

a)

the process of summarizing the overall main point

b)

the process of breaking down something to better explain or understand its elements or structure

c)

the ability to understand the feelings of another due to shared experiences

d)

a person who pleads for a cause

2.

Which of the following words best matches this definition?


very opposed in nature, character, or purpose

a)

sole

b)

ultimate

c)

definite

d)

contrary

3.

Which of the following words best matches this definition?


precise, explicit, and clearly defined

a)

sole

b)

ultimate

c)

definite

d)

contrary

4.

Which of the following best defines "isolate"?

a)

to take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy

b)

to recognize or perceive the difference between

c)

to change to the contrary

d)

to place or set apart

5.

Choose the best word to complete this sentence:


Jared interviewed the ______ survivor of the crash.

a)

sole

b)

definite

c)

couple

d)

ideal

6.

Which of the following sentences would be best completed by the word "identical"?

a)

The lab test helped the doctor ______ the cause of the disease.

b)

Although the inspector thought she was guilty, he still had no ______ proof.

c)

Though they are similar, the two cars are not exactly ______ .

7.

As a part of her senior project, Racquel did surveys throughout the school to learn about forms of bias or stereotypes that students hold. Then, she created some PSAs and posters to help students recognize and reduce their biases in the future.


Which of the following statements best describes Racquel's role?

a)

Racquel was an advocate for reducing stereotyping.

b)

Racquel was isolated for reducing stereotyping.

c)

Racquel was contrary to reducing stereotyping.

d)

Racquel was definitely not reducing stereotyping.

8.

Pete and Lavar have been working together on their final projects for their English class. Though they have many similar ideas, they are careful not to copy each other's words or phrasing, since they know that would be considered plagiarism. One way they avoid it is by brainstorming together, but writing their drafts separately.


Which of the following statements best describes Pete and Lavar's writing process?

a)

In order to avoid writing differentiated essays, Lavar and Pete write their drafts apart after swapping ideas together.

b)

In order to avoid writing a couple of essays, Lavar and Pete write their drafts apart after swapping ideas together.

c)

In order to avoid writing quality essays, Lavar and Pete write their drafts apart after swapping ideas together.

d)

In order to avoid writing identical essays, Lavar and Pete write their drafts apart after swapping ideas together.

9.

In what year did Apollo 11 land on the moon?

a)

1938

b)

1964

c)

1969

d)

2003

10.

What the first names of the members of The Beatles?

a)

Paul, Ringo, Steven, and Ron

b)

Ringo, George, Paul, John

c)

Paul, John, Ted, and Rob

d)

George, Ringo, Len, and Cartman