ELA 7TH Unit 2 Academic Vocabulary: Argument

Sarah needed to explain why she stayed out past her curfew. What word best describes what she needs to do?

• Alternative

• Certainty

• Justify

• Assumption

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

The class was split into two groups, one supporting recycling and the other advocating for reducing waste. What word describes the differing opinions of the two groups?

• Certainty

• Alternative

• Assumption

• Discredit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

After conducting numerous experiments and gathering substantial evidence, the scientist had complete confidence in her results. What word best characterizes her feelings about the outcomes?

• Certainty

• Discredit

• Assumption

• Justify

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Mark wanted to ruin his competitor's reputation by spreading false rumors about their work. What word describes Mark's intention?

• Alternative

• Justify

• Discredit

• Assumption

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Without any evidence, Tim believed that the missing cookies were eaten by his little brother. What word best describes Tim's belief?

• Certainty

• Assumption

• Justify

• Alternative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The word " justify" has the root word -jus- which means________________

• right

• sure

• other

• believe

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The root word -alt- in the word alternative means_________________.

• sure

• other

• water

• take up

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The root word - cred- means ______________.

• law

• take up

• believe

• sure

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The root word -sum- means ___________________.

• believe

• sure

• other

• take up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The word " discredit" has the root word -cred- which means _____________.

• other

• right

• believe

• take up

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A