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Academic Vocabulary 11.12.21 Test

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The central idea may start out (or at least appear to be) somewhat broad at the beginning of a work, but it is ____________ by the end into something more precise.

a)

assess

b)

fact

c)

objective

d)

refined

2.

What is a claim?

a)

It is an arguable statement about a topic.

b)

It is an opinion about a topic.

c)

It is a fact about a topic.

d)

All of the above.

3.

What kind of claim is employed in this statement?


Criminal liability should not be lowered to 9 or 12 years of age because research has proved that children are still undergoing development at this age hence ability to choose between right and wrong is also not yet well-developed.

a)

Claim of fact

b)

Claim of value

c)

Claim of policy

4.

Another name for the claim of an argumentative text is the _____.

a)

thesis statement

b)

topic sentence

c)

citation

d)

introduction

5.

What is a flashback?

a)

A jump back in time

b)

A jump forward in time

c)

Talking about something that could happen

6.

a handbook on writing and grammar suggesting the steps one should take to write and revise a first draft

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequential Order

e)

Chronological Order

7.

a chapter of a history textbook about the events that began the war in Vietnam

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

8.

A book about what people can do to stop various species from becoming extinct

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

9.

a recipe explaining how to prepare apple strudel

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequential Order

e)

Chronological Order

10.

a pamphlet describing the various health problems associated with cigarette smoking

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequential Order

e)

Chronological Order

11.

What is chronological order?

a)

Sequence of events/ time order

b)

random events

c)

Unknown events

12.

What is another example of chronological order discussed in class?

a)

A sticky note

b)

A booklet

c)

Timeline

13.

What can you use to illustrate chronological order?

a)

recipe

b)

Venn Diagram

c)

diary

d)

timeline

14.

Definition: Writers begin with the biggest or most significant idea and end with the least significant idea - or vice versa.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Order of Importance

15.

Definition: Takes the reader from one spot to the next as if the reader were looking at something - very descriptive

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Spatial

c)

Classification or Topical Order

d)

Cause and Effect

16.

Definition: Similarities or differences of two or more things are presented

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Order of Importance

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Compare/Contrast

17.

Definition: This organizational patterns depicts why something happens (which is presented first) and then the elaborates with the results

a)

Order of Importance

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Classification or Topical Order

18.

Which organizational patter would you use to write a paper that proposes three benefits of taking an AP or Honors class?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Order of Importance

19.

Which organizational pattern would you use to write a paper about the landscape of your hometown?

a)

Spatial

b)

Order of Importance

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Cause and Effect

20.

Definition: These papers start with a conflict and the following paragraphs describe ways to fix it

a)

Classification or Topical Order

b)

Spatial

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Order of Importance

21.

Before you start using bleach everywhere, it's important to know that bleach is caustic and can emit potentially lethal fumes. That's why it's important to dilute your bleach. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using different amounts of bleach and water depending on what is being cleaned. Be sure to follow these steps exactly to make a safe and effective bleach solution that meets your needs.


1. Wear rubber gloves

2. Mix 1 cup of bleach with 5 gallons of water

3. Carefully pour the bleach into the container first, then add the water.

4. Increase the amounts of bleach & water proportionally to make a larger amount of solution.

5. Place the lid tightly on the container & gently shake it back and forth a few times to mix.


.......??........


Question: Which sentence that best fits to finish the text above?

a)

It's unnecessary to mix the bleach with water or other solutions.

b)

Feel free to add the amount of bleach to make the solution.

c)

You can mix the bleach solution with other solutions and chemical.

d)

Never add any ingredients to the bleach solution.

22.

Choose the text structure the author used in this passage.


The pond was frozen solid when the temperature dropped below 32 degrees. There was a 6 inch blanket of ice separating the water's surface and the air. No longer could a reflection of the surrounding trees be seen on the water. The fish could no longer find food floating at the top. It was now safe to ice skate.

a)

Chronological/Sequence

b)

Cause/Effect

c)

Description

23.

What is syntax?

a)

the attitude, the feeling

b)

word choice

c)

different types of sentences and punctuation

d)

tells your story

24.
Subject + Verb + Object
a)
Basic
b)
Cumulative
c)
Loose
d)
Periodic
25.
Syntax is the study of_______________.
a)
Word formation
b)
How language is used to communicate within its situational context
c)
Linguistic meaning
d)
Phrases, clauses, and sentences
26.

What is diction?

a)

the attitude, the feeling

b)

word choice

c)

different types of sentences and punctuation

d)

tells your story

27.

Refers to the feelings and ideas a word evokes.

a)

Synonym

b)

Denotation

c)

Connotation

d)

Diction

28.

What is the denotation of the word "immature"?

a)

Not fully grown

b)

Childish

c)

Ignorant

d)

Irresponsible

29.

Denotation is a word's ____________.

a)

Literal, dictionary definition

b)

Emotional meaning

c)

Diction

d)

Mood

30.

Which connotation is MORE positive?

We saw ______ animals at the zoo.

a)

Interesting

b)

Weird

31.

"It was a beautiful day in May. The fragrances of spring were in the air. The sun was setting" (40)


What is the mood of this passage? What word or phrase best supports your answer?

a)

Energetic; "spring"

b)

Blissful; "beautiful day in May"

c)

Indifferent; "fragrances"

d)

Sad; "sun was setting"

32.

What kind of language and/or tone should you use in argumentative writing?

a)

Humorous

b)

Informal

c)

Formal

d)

Dramatic

33.

The following statements about argument are true EXCEPT:

a)

Anything that makes you angry

b)

A reason or set of reasons is used to persuade

c)

A claim is supported by evidence and reasons

d)

Persuasion is used to show that an argument is right or wrong

34.

What are the purposes of an argument?

a)

to convince someone to buy something

b)

to change someone's opinion or convince them to take a course of action

c)

to entertain and change the minds of others

d)

to inform and change someone's ideas

35.

"They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

36.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

37.

"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

38.
The Greek philosopher who composed the famous book entitled Rhetoric in 350 B.C.E. was ...
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Aristotle
d)
Homer
39.

What is the dominant appeal is used here?

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

40.

What is the dominant appeal is used here?

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

41.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
42.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
43.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
44.
My Dog Miles One day, my dog, Miles, decided he had enough of living with our cat, Theo. He packed his doggie biscuits, his favorite toys, and hit the road. Life on the road was not as easy as he had expected. No one fed him, and many people ignored him completely. He was not used to this kind of treatment. After a few hours of hunger and loneliness, Miles decided to come back home. As soon as he walked in the door, we all pounced on him, giving him hugs and his favorite foods. Miles smiled and howled, “There really is no place like home.” 
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
entertain
b)
persuasive
c)
inform
45.
Second person point-of-view is when the test is written like a
a)
how to do book
b)
horror story
c)
nonfiction
d)
fiction
46.
Third person point of view is when the narrator is talking about
a)
someone else
b)
themselves
c)
the speaker
d)
nobody
47.
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
48.
Rock music was playing through the speakers at the gas station. John jumped out the window of his yellow Jeep without opening the door. As he pumped gas into the Jeep, he danced to the rock music. A girl with blonde hair was walking past. She said, "Wow, partner, you can really move." John tipped his hat to her and winked, and then he continued his performance. John climbed onto the hood of his Jeep and began stomping, shaking his hips, and clapping. Gas overflowed from the tank of the Jeep and spilled onto the ground. John continued to strut his stuff.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
49.
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
50.

Coronavirus is a type of germ that causes harm.

a)

True

b)

False

51.
Second person point-of-view is when the test is written like a
a)
how to do book
b)
horror story
c)
nonfiction
d)
fiction
52.
Third person limited is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of
a)
one character are revealed 
b)
more than one character are revealed
c)
nobody
d)
the author

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