WorksheetsContext Clues, AAAWWUBBIS, S&O POV, Argument and Vocabulary
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 24mins
Define Context clues
Authors will include an explanation of the word’s meaning through the definition.
the literal definition of a word.
writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.
hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Define Example Context Clues
writers use for descriptive effect rather than literal meaning.
the literal definition of a word.
An author offers a clue to the meaning of a word through a comparison
An author provides one or more examples that can be used to determine the meaning of a word.
Define Definition Context Clues
An author provides one or more examples that can be used to determine the meaning of a word.
An author offers a clue to the meaning of a word through a contrast.
Authors will include an explanation of the word’s meaning through the definition.
the literal definition of a word.
Tara watches TV continuously, or all the time.
Using the synonym clue what does continuously mean?
never
all the time
in the morning
sometimes
Mom had to sterilize, or clean, the baby's bottle.
Using the synoym clue sterilize means
clean
dirty
baby
food
There was chaos and craziness as people were trying to leave the rock concert.
Using the synoym clue chaos means
craziness
calm
order
peace
The trash looked grisly and yucky.
Using the synoym clue grisly means
so
gross
clean
neat
The feeling or emotion that is created in the reader
mood
tone
purpose
opinion
What are personal views based on emotions or feelings called?
Facts
Opinions
Statements that can be tested or measured to prove if they are true or not.
Facts
Opinions
The type of writing where the author sticks to telling the facts and does not express his or her personal feelings, views, judgement, or opinions.
Objective
Subjective
"The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, a skyscraper 2,722 feet tall."
Objective Statement
Subjective Statement
"Professional athletes are paid too much."
Objective Statement
Subjective Statement
The type of writing where an author can be seen to be expressing his/her personal view.
Objective
Subjective
The message of Never Retreat is __________________
We should stop cutting trees
We should make a renewable transition before it's too late
We should get into a third world war.
Politicians usually interfere when ___________
gas prices go down
gas prices go up
people use less power
what is meant by environmental crunch is _________
A crisis where resources run out
A time when everything improves
a natural catastrophe
When any item is threatened by scarcity, people _______
stop using much of it
conserve and use little of it.
maintain it at any cost
The author thinks that shifting to electric cars is ____________
the only way we can achieve renewable transition.
not the only solution because there are many other things made of fossil fuel.
difficult because they are not as efficient as petrol powered cars.
Paul Fleischman claimed that adaptability is one unique feature of humans as ________________________
they survived the World War II
they survived difficult and different climatic times
they made a lot of discoveries in history
Contrast and Contradictions happen when _________________
actions go along with our previous knowledge
actions are unexpected, opposing logic or our previous knowledge
actions are justified by logic
Paul Fleischman picked the title (Never Retreat) to indicate ______________________
people are refusing to make a downshift in their living standards.
people are willing to make a sustainable change
people are trying hard to consume less but they can't
The definition of (combustion) is _____________
the process of melting metals
the process of burning petroleum substance to get fuel
the process of getting oxygen
A synonym of scarcity means
meager
overabundance
wealth
glut
The state set up a new website to facilitate, or make ________, the registration of first-time voters before Election Day.
hard
impossible
easy
flawless
At her new school, Sara was ______________, withdrawn, and silent even when classmates invited her to join in their activities.
elated
reticent
bold
opionated
The leaks from the gas tanks spread _____________ fumes that caused residents to become nauseated and develop headaches.
pleasant
innocuous
noxious
lively
All of these are examples of adaptability except for
accepting all types of change positively and handling changing workloads in response to changing circumstances
changing your decision after listening to a friend
looking for new ways of handling multiple tasks and tolerating time pressure
sticking with your decision no matter what
Definition: a statement used to defend, support, or back up a claim
counterargument
thesis statement
claim
supporting argument
Definition: evidence in support of an opposing viewpoint
thesis statement
supporting argument
facts and statistics
counterargument
Definition: the author’s viewpoint; what the author is trying to convince the reader to do or believe
supporting argument
bias
claim
counterargument
Definition: details used to back up and develop an argument
anecdote
counterargument
evidence
supporting argument
Which of the following can be used to support the claim?
reasons
examples
evidence
all of the above
