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Words of the Days 1-15

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the definition for the following word:  Interpret 

a)

A statement that explains something clearly; a setting forth of the meaning or purpose

b)

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

c)

give something in order to help achieve or provide something.

d)

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

2.

Which of the following words best  corresponds to the picture below?

a)

Contribute

b)

Exposition

c)

Precise

d)

Establish 

3.

Match the definition for the following word: compose 

a)

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

b)

the state of being strikingly different from something, although close together.

c)

A statement that explains something clearly; a setting forth of the meaning or purpose

d)

To write or create (a work of art, especially music or poetry).

4.

Match the definition for the following word: exposition 

a)

having or showing care and thoughtfulness in one's work or duties.

b)

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

c)

A statement that explains something clearly; a setting forth of the meaning or purpose.

d)

To cause one to think that (something) exists or is the case.

5.

I thought I was right, but after I adjusted my ______, I realized that I was actually wrong.

a)

Establishment

b)

contrast

c)

Perspective

d)

Assertion

6.

Match the definition for the following word: assert  

a)

having or showing care and thoughtfulness in one's work or duties

b)

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

c)

marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail

d)

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

7.

Copernicus once said, “the Earth also is spherical, since it presses upon its center from every direction,”  helping to ____ the fact that our planet is round.

a)

Establish

b)

Expository

c)

Evaluate

d)

Suggest

8.

Select the correct word for the following definition: 

(adj) 1. intended to explain or describe something

a)

expository

b)

relevant  

c)

evaluate 

d)

contrast

9.

Match the definition to the correct word 

(Adj) 1. closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered

a)

exposition

b)

suggest

c)

relevant

d)

dilligent

10.

Select the correct word for the following definition: 

(adj) 1 to form an idea of the amount, number, or value of

a)

contrast

b)

expository

c)

evaluate

d)

relevant  

11.

Select the correct word for the following definition: 

(adj) 1. the state of being strikingly different from something, although close together.

a)

evaluate

b)

expository

c)

contrast

d)

relevant

12.

Which more precise word best replaces the underlined phrase?

Once the professor suggested that the students correct parts of their essay, they immediately got to work. The University of California Santa Cruz has a student population that demonstrates extreme care and thoughtfulness in their duties.  

a)

Asserts

b)

Will compose

c)

Interprets 

d)

Is diligent 

13.

Match the underlined word with a correct definition below

Once the professor suggested that the students had errors in their essay, they immediately got to work correcting them. The University of California Santa Cruz has a student population that demonstrates extreme care and thoughtfulness in their duties.  

a)

intended to explain or describe something

b)

To cause one to think that (something) exists or is the case.

c)

give something in order to help achieve or provide something.

d)

To set up; achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for.

14.

Choose from the words below that most accurately fit the following situation. 

The media agency has a strong reputation for being honest in their reporting. They are accurate in the presentation of their facts, they publish their stories on a current basis, they stick to the topic at hand, and they often include expert testimonials. Because of this, the agency can likely be considered as

a)

credible

b)

relevant

c)

precise

d)

interpretive