WorksheetsAcademic Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 59mins
What is the meaning of the word 'biography'?
A collection of photographs
A scientific study of living organisms
A written account of someone's life
A fictional story about someone's life
What does the word 'analyze' mean?
To ignore or overlook something
To examine or study something in detail
To guess or speculate about something
To fix or repair something
What is the definition of the word 'metaphor'?
A type of poetry that uses exaggerated language.
A figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.
A literary device that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.
A form of irony that uses sarcasm to make a point.
What does the word 'summarize' mean?
Give a lengthy explanation of something.
Expand on the main points of something.
Provide a detailed analysis of something.
Give a brief overview or condense the main points of something.
What is the meaning of the word 'prefix'?
A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part that changes the spelling of a base word.
A word part that has no effect on the meaning of a base word.
A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
What does the word 'infer' mean?
guess or speculate without evidence
ignore evidence and make a random decision
base conclusions on emotions rather than reasoning
deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning
What is the definition of the word 'simile'?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A literary device that compares two unrelated things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.
A figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
What does the word 'contrast' mean?
Compare or show differences
Ignore or overlook
Combine or merge
Similarities or commonalities
What is the meaning of the word 'suffix'?
A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part that has no effect on the meaning of a base word.
A word part added to the middle of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
What does the word 'predict' mean?
Make an educated guess or estimate about something that will happen in the future.
Determine the outcome of a past event.
Calculate the probability of an event occurring in the future.
Make a random guess about something that will happen in the future.
What is the definition of the word 'analogy'?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A literary device that compares two unrelated things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.
A figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
What does the word 'interpret' mean?
To ignore or overlook something
To examine or study something in detail
To guess or speculate about something
To fix or repair something
What is the meaning of the word 'synonym'?
A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part that has no effect on the meaning of a base word.
A word part added to the middle of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
What is the definition of the word 'analogy'?
A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A literary device that compares two unrelated things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A type of metaphor that uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two different things.
A figure of speech that compares two similar things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
What is the meaning of the word 'biography'?
A collection of photographs
A scientific study of living organisms
A written account of someone's life
A fictional story about someone's life
What is the meaning of the word 'suffix'?
A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part that has no effect on the meaning of a base word.
A word part added to the middle of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
What is a theme in a literary work?
A highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker
A traditional story that explains how some aspect of the world came to be
A central message in a literary work that can usually be expressed in a general statement about human beings or about life
The time and place of the action in a literary work
What is a setting in a literary work?
A highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker
A traditional story that explains how some aspect of the world came to be
An essay in which you explain the similarities and differences between the organizational structures of two pieces of literature
The time and place of the action in a literary work
What is a character in a literary work?
A highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker
A traditional story that explains how some aspect of the world came to be
An essay in which you explain the similarities and differences between the organizational structures of two pieces of literature
A person or an animal that takes part in the action of a literary work
What is a conflict in a story, novel, or play?
A struggle between opposing forces; causes the action in a story, novel, or play
A form of nonfiction in which a writer tells the life story of another person
The electronic version of a written text; it is accessed on the internet or on a computer
The time and place of the action in a literary work
What is a biography?
A struggle between opposing forces; causes the action in a story, novel, or play
A form of nonfiction in which a writer tells the life story of another person
The electronic version of a written text; it is accessed on the internet or on a computer
The time and place of the action in a literary work
What does analyze mean?
to explain why something doesn’t work
to predict what will happen
to use evidence to make a logical conclusion
to examine something in great detail in order to understand it
What is the definition of the word cite?
to fine someone
to refer to for explanation or proof
a location
to call someone out
What is the best example of how the word cite works?
Aaron said, “I’m going to take you down if it’s the last thing I do, Mr. G!”
Ava provided the page and line that she got her evidence from.
Justus had to put a quarter into the Dab jar; Mr. G’s class is a no Dabbing zone
Kyler knew the perfect secret spot to go surfing
What does it mean to classify something?
to make something secret
to advertise something
to put things into groups
to hide something
Which of the following is the best example of how the word classify works?
Barrett hacked classified documents from the CIA.
Harper placed a classified ad in the newspaper
Gianni sorted the groceries into groups: frozen, produce, boxed, and heavy items.
Michael threw all of his Legos into a single box.
What is the definition of the word comparable?
completely different; opposite
nearly the same; similar
items that belong together
items that should be separated
What is the definition of the word compile?
to collect or put together in an orderly form
to discard unnecessary information
to randomly place out of order
to separate and sort something
What does the word debate (verb) mean?
to agree on mutually held beliefs
to discuss the arguments for or against something
to angrily argue
to build consensus
What is the definition of the word demonstrate?
to not clearly show
to leave in doubt
to obscure understanding
to prove or show clearly
What does the word equivalent mean?
separate qualities
shared qualities
the same as, or equal to, something else
different or opposite from something else
Which of the following is the best example of how the word equivalent works?
Caitlin and Leighton look quite different.
Ben and Dalton hatched separate plans to prank Mr. G.
Each 6th grade class had the same number of students.
Violet and Barrett are different heights.
What does the word essential (adjective) mean?
very important or necessary
something that has perfect features
something that is unimportant
a material thing that cannot be owned
Which of the following is the best example of how the word essential (adjective) works?
Enzo says that being happy requires an XBox.
Ellery says that sugar is the key ingredient to making cake delicious.
Taylor says being liked by everyone is vital to happiness.
Lennon say donuts are vital to good health.
What is the definition of the word minimal?
being a typical amount or size
being the smallest in amount or size
being the largest amount or size
being the average amount or size
Analyze means
to examine in detail; break down
quote as evidence for or justification
Compare means
supporting evidence or fact
examine and note the similarities
Demonstrate means
to clarify; examine
clearly show the existence by showing proof or or evidence.
Evaluate means
form an idea; analyze
elaborate or expand
Evidence means
Knowledge gained to support and idea (proof).
to make plain or define.
Infer means
Identify;validate
A logical conclusion based on evidence.
Summarize means
Assist or reinforce
Sum up your own words with facts.
Infer means
Identify;validate
A logical conclusion based on evidence.
Support means
To assist or reinforce.
Mention or make reference to.
to give reasons why something is right or necessary
Infer
Justify
Analyze
Evidence
to decide something is true based on the information you have
infer
justify
evidence
analyze
I had a pass to ________ why I was late to class.
infer
justify
evidence
analyze
what the passage is mainly about
Central idea
Meaning
Summary
inference
a brief statement or account of the main points of a passage
Summary
Meaning
inference
Contribute
a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a guess made based on what you see or read and what you already know
inference
Contribute
Supports
Influence
the way an author looks at a topic or the ideas being described
Author’s perspective/ Author’s viewpoint/ author’s point of view
Represent
Development of ideas
Effect
how writers choose to elaborate their main ideas
Development of ideas/ develop the idea
effect
Illustrate
Similar
explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc
Illustrate
Similar
Difference
Author’s perspective
having characteristics in common; resembling without being identical
Similar
Difference
Author’s perspective
Represent
a point or way in which people or things are not the same
Difference
Author’s perspective
Represent
Development of ideas
that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof
Evidence
Theme
Included
Dialogue
an important idea that is woven throughout a story; the moral or message the author wants you to see
Theme
Included
Dialogue
Context
the exchange of spoken words between two or more characters in a book, play, or other written work
Dialogue
Context
Respond
Lacks
Conversation between characters in a story is an author's use of _____________________ and will usually include quotations marks.
inference
dialect
emphasis
dialogue
Sensory language is used by an author to show...
what something was before it changed.
a decision.
what something smells like, looks like, sounds like, feels like, or how it tastes.
a good result.
Illustrate does not always mean to draw a picture, it could also mean to...
explain with examples to help the reader understand a message or idea.
show importance.
make a decision based on prior knowledge.
talk someone into something.
To make something clear and understandable is to...
suggest it.
contribute it.
clarify it.
factor it.
To read with accuracy, or to have accurate evidence means...
being correct and exact.
being invalid.
being wrong and inaccurate.
To summarize is...
to briefly restate the most important ideas in your own words.
to restate everything the author said.
cite text evidence using quotes.
Central ideas are...
the points the author is making about the topic.
irrelevant and unimportant details.
the characters words and actions.
A thesis statement is...
a directly stated main or central idea of a text or essay.
the evidence and other details in writing.
a summary or a whole text.
When you analyze evidence from a text and use your own knowledge to reach a conclusion, you are making...
an inference.
a random guess.
fun of a friend.
The voice that tells the story
the reader
illustrator
the narrator
the setting
Read between the lines; make an educated guess (evidence + common sense)
Elaborate
inference
summarize
tone
The time and place of the action in a story, play, or poem
objective summary
summary
setting
tone
Give a shorter version of something
summarize
introduce
brief
convey
The main reason or intent for writing
central idea
author's purpose
elaborate
introduce
A reasonable guess, which is based on both evidence and your prior knowledge of a topic
inference
central idea
elaborate
convey
The attitude of the author
central idea
author's purpose
give credit
tone
The same as, or equal to, another thing.
equivalent
unique
narrator
To tell the story or give an account of something in speech or writing.
identical
narrative
narrate
A person or character who tells a story.
narrator
narrate
narration
A story, description, or account of events.
minimal
proposition
narrative
When you analyze something you are:
supporting your answer with citations
arguing the reasons why something is good
learning about the relationship between the parts of something through detailed examination
causing something to change
When you analyze something you are:
supporting your answer with citations
arguing the reasons why something is good
learning about the relationship between the parts of something through detailed examination
causing something to change
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence. "Frank had to _____ evidence from the text in his essay."
compare
recall
interpret
cite
True or false? When you compare something, you explain the differences between two or more things.
True
False
Rodney tells his friends it is true that Bigfoot really exists, but his friends say it isn't real. Rodney is making a:
critique
claim
paraphrase
context
"Jen had to consider whether she was going to go to her best friend's party or go to the concert she won free tickets to." Here, consider means:
to recognize how one thing differs from another
to share information, opinions, and ideas about something
to make a quick decision about something without thinking carefully first
to think about something carefully in order to make a decision
What are you doing when you summarize the text?
retelling a main idea in fewer words than the original
retelling every detail that has happened
writing an essay about the text
telling someone your favorite parts about the text
Which word means "to disagree with something?"
infer
evaluate
critique
oppose
The definition of classify is to "arrange in classes according to shared qualities." What is a synonym of classify?
disorganize
scramble
jumble
organize
"Wes could not comprehend why his brother was always annoying him." What is the definition of comprehend?
To describe in detail
To find meaning or understand
To be upset about something
To explain in your own words
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence. "My teacher told me to _____ to the history book to find the answer."
comprehend
cite
prefer
refer
"The weatherman analyzes weather patterns to identify what the conditions will be like for the week." What does analyze mean?
to learn about something through detailed examination
to cause a change
to prove something is true by giving evidence
to share information, opinions, and ideas about something
"Authors of autobiographies trace the major events of their lives." Trace is best defined as:
to conclude
to outline or follow the course of something
to quote
to make plain or define
"I could infer from the look on Joe's face that he didn't make the basketball team." What is the best definition of infer?
to deduce or conclude
to show something clearly
to put together
to find
Cite means to quote something. Which of the following is the correct use of the word cite?
Melody's homework assignment requires that she cite at least 3 articles.
The speed limit for cars near a construction cite is usually much slower than usual.
I must wear my glasses while driving because my cite is very bad.
Gus went to the cite of the car accident to make sure everyone was okay.
"Aaron was able to successfully demonstrate his knowledge in math by getting an A on the test." What is the best definition of demonstrate?
tell in your own words
come to a conclusion
make a decision
show clearly
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence. "If I'm not paying attention to what I'm reading, it will be hard to _____ the material."
integrate
develop
draw
comprehend
"I am having a much better day today in contrast to the horrible day I had yesterday." What does contrast mean?
find value
strikingly similar
strikingly different
describe in detail
"My teacher asked me to describe to the class my experience in Washington DC." What does describe mean?
To find or point something out
To find similarities between things
Tell the facts or details
To break something down into parts
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence. "Movies that ______ the characters' personalities well are very interesting."
develop
infer
support
organize
"Lance found many articles to support and strengthen his argument in his essay." In this sentence, what does argument mean?
Disagreement with someone or something
Reason or set of reasons something is true
Main idea of a text
Knowledge on which to base a belief
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence. "Autobiographies are always written from the first person _____."
illustrations
structure
conclusions
point of view
The phrase "homework is a breeze" is an example of:
a metaphor
a simile
personification
hyperbole
Figurative language is any figure of speech used to make meaning clearer. Which of the following is NOT an example of figurative language?
simile
personification
metaphor
context clues
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
I must've walked a million miles during this morning's workout!
Nick is a pig. He smacks when he eats and doesn't clean up after himself.
My ice cream is as tall as a skyscraper.
The bees in the garden buzzed loudly.
What is tone?
The author's attitude or outlook toward a subject
The vantage point from which a story is told
The way the text is organized
Visual material used to clarify or add to a text
Amber is talking to her mom. She begins rolling her eyes, crossing her arms, & using an annoyed tone of voice. What concept do you automatically use to know Amber isn't happy?
Argument because you found a set of reasons to persuade someone that something is true
Analogy because you found the similarity between like features of two things
Drawing conclusions because you use information that is implied or inferred to make meaning of things not clearly stated
Figurative language because Amber uses figures of speech to make things clearer
Some examples of text structure are sequence, cause and effect, & compare and contrast. In this context, what does structure mean?
Visual material used to clarify or add to a text
The author's attitude or outlook
Organization of a text
A poetry term for paragraph
The mood of a story is the feeling or atmosphere that:
the reader gets while reading
the author has set within the story
the characters experience in the story
is found only in the conclusion
Words in a row that begin with the same consonant sound, such as "Betty Botter bought some butter for her batter" is an example of:
Mood
Simile
Analogy
Alliteration
