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RW Academic Vocabulary Sem 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you compare two texts, you:

a)

Note the differences between each author’s purpose

b)

Think about which author you most agree with and explain why

c)

Look for similarities between the texts

d)

Summarize both texts

2.

When you contrast two texts, you might...(select BEST answer):

a)

Note the differences between each author’s purpose

b)

Think about which author you most agree with and explain why

c)

Look for similarities between the texts

d)

Summarize both texts

3.

Ms. Pine demonstrates the process of erosion. This most likely means she:

a)

Raises money for erosion control

b)

Shows models that illustrate the causes of erosion

c)

Tells people to avoid erosion

d)

Has students discuss erosion

4.

Which of the following examples best illustrates the term describe?

a)

When asked, “How was school?” The student responded, “Fine.”

b)

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.

5.

When asked, “Which details best support the main idea of the text?” You are being asked to…

a)

Find the information that proves or backs up the author’s main point

b)

Write the main idea

c)

Find interesting facts that relate to the main point

d)

Circle information that surprises you

6.

When a test asks you to determine the main idea, you are being asked to:

a)

Interpret the setting

b)

Explain the main details

c)

analyze supporting details to draw a conclusion

d)

Describe the supporting details

7.

Which of the following words/phrases is NOT closely related to the word develop?

a)

Expand

b)

Elaborate

c)

Evaluate

d)

Add detail

8.

Which of the following words/terms are most closely connected to the term, distinguish?

a)

Develop

b)

Extinguish

c)

Explain

d)

Recognize

9.

Which of the following evidence best supports the claim that all students should participate in recess each day?

a)

Studies show that there are fewer classroom disruptions when students have more than 15 minutes of recess each day.

b)

Students report increased bullying on playgrounds.

c)

Some educators claim that recess takes up valuable instructional time.

d)

Students like to have fun.

10.

Which of the following words is most closely related to the term, explain?

a)

Evaluate

b)

Distinguish

c)

Determine

d)

Describe

11.

Which of the following words is most closely related to the word, infer?

a)

Summarize

b)

Illustrate

c)

Develop

d)

Conclude

12.

When a test asks you to interpret a graph, it is most likely asking you to…

a)

Draw a graph using your own data

b)

Analyze and copy a graph

c)

Analyze a graph and explain its meaning

d)

Look at relevant information within the graph

13.

Why is it important to locate a main idea? How will it help you?

a)

It will help you to comprehend a text better.

b)

It wil help you learn more about a subject

c)

It will help you to determine causes and effects

d)

None of the above

14.

Which of the following words would BEST support an argument?

a)

Sentence

b)

Detail

c)

Title

d)

Evidence

15.

If a test asks you to trace an author’s argument, it’s most likely asking you to…

a)

Draw a circle around the whole argument.

b)

Identify the main claim, note the reasons, and weigh each piece of evidence.

c)

Write a counterargument.

d)

Explain whether you agree or disagree with the author’s claim.