WorksheetsCommon State Testing Vocabulary# 2
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the definition of the word 'structure'?
A) The organization of something; the organization of parts and how they are related
B) To say that something is the case without providing evidence
C) An important, unifying idea often answering the question, 'What did I learn?'
Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'claim' are request, call, and ________.
demand
ignore
dismiss
refuse
What is the definition of the word 'theme'?
A) Sequence of events, experiences, etc. that can be fiction or nonfiction
B) An important, unifying idea often answering the question, 'What did I learn?'
C) To break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning
Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'narrative' are account, story, and ________.
chronicle
fable
legend
saga
What is the definition of the word 'analyze'?
A) To make a judgment
B) To break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning
C) To state or express the most important elements in shortened form, usually chronologically
Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'summarize' are outline, recap, and ________.
review
explain
elaborate
clarify
What is the definition of the word 'cite'?
A) To quote specifically; recall
B) To make a judgment
C) The specific reason that a person has for writing something
Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'evaluate' are check out, decide, and ________.
figure out
throw away
look under
pass by
What is the definition of the word 'purpose'?
Not literal; based on figures of speech; expand meaning
The specific reason that a person has for writing something
Something that proves or disproves; facts that make it plain or clear
Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'figurative language' are not literal; based on figures of speech; and ________.
expand meaning
improve clarity
simplify expression
alter structure
What is the definition of the word 'evidence'?
A) To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation
B) Something that proves or disproves; facts that make it plain or clear
C) To deduce, conclude, or figure out from evidence
Fill in the blank: The synonyms for 'determine' are rule, complete, and ________.
resolve
avoid
ignore
examine
