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WorksheetsRW Academic Vocabulary Sem 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When you compare two texts, you:
Note the differences between each author’s purpose
Think about which author you most agree with and explain why
Look for similarities between the texts
Summarize both texts
When you contrast two texts, you might...(select BEST answer):
Note the differences between each author’s purpose
Think about which author you most agree with and explain why
Look for similarities between the texts
Summarize both texts
Ms. Pine demonstrates the process of erosion. This most likely means she:
Raises money for erosion control
Shows models that illustrate the causes of erosion
Tells people to avoid erosion
Has students discuss erosion
Which of the following examples best illustrates the term describe?
When asked, “How was school?” The student responded, “Fine.”
When my brother came home from school, he sat down next to my mother and spoke at length about each class period. He explained what he learned each hour and detailed the juicy gossip he heard at lunch.
When asked, “Which details best support the main idea of the text?” You are being asked to…
Find the information that proves or backs up the author’s main point
Write the main idea
Find interesting facts that relate to the main point
Circle information that surprises you
When a test asks you to determine the main idea, you are being asked to:
Interpret the setting
Explain the main details
analyze supporting details to draw a conclusion
Describe the supporting details
Which of the following words/phrases is NOT closely related to the word develop?
Expand
Elaborate
Evaluate
Add detail
Which of the following words/terms are most closely connected to the term, distinguish?
Develop
Extinguish
Explain
Recognize
Which of the following evidence best supports the claim that all students should participate in recess each day?
Studies show that there are fewer classroom disruptions when students have more than 15 minutes of recess each day.
Students report increased bullying on playgrounds.
Some educators claim that recess takes up valuable instructional time.
Students like to have fun.
Which of the following words is most closely related to the term, explain?
Evaluate
Distinguish
Determine
Describe
Which of the following words is most closely related to the word, infer?
Summarize
Illustrate
Develop
Conclude
When a test asks you to interpret a graph, it is most likely asking you to…
Draw a graph using your own data
Analyze and copy a graph
Analyze a graph and explain its meaning
Look at relevant information within the graph
Why is it important to locate a main idea? How will it help you?
It will help you to comprehend a text better.
It wil help you learn more about a subject
It will help you to determine causes and effects
None of the above
Which of the following words would BEST support an argument?
Sentence
Detail
Title
Evidence
If a test asks you to trace an author’s argument, it’s most likely asking you to…
Draw a circle around the whole argument.
Identify the main claim, note the reasons, and weigh each piece of evidence.
Write a counterargument.
Explain whether you agree or disagree with the author’s claim.
