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

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

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

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

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

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

• right

• sure

• other

• believe

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

• sure

• other

• water

• take up

The root word - cred- means ______________.

• law

• take up

• believe

• sure

The root word -sum- means ___________________.

• believe

• sure

• other

• take up

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

• other

• right

• believe

• take up