Interdisciplinary Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to "convey" a message?

• To ignore the message.

• To transport the message physically.

• To communicate or make known.

• To write down the message.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

When someone decides to "contribute" to a project, they are:

• Taking something away from the project.

• Providing help or adding to the project in some way.

• Observing the project without participating.

• Demanding payment for the project.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

To "relate" information means to:

• Change the subject quickly.

• Make the information more complicated.

• Connect the information to something else.

• Forget the information.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

When you "emphasize" a point, you:

• Whisper the point quietly.

• Give the point less importance.

• Make the point strongly or more noticeable.

• Ignore the point completely.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Support" in an argument means to:

• Refuse to participate in the argument.

• Provide evidence or reasons for the argument.

• Change the topic of the argument.

• Agree with the other side.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

To "elaborate" on a topic means to:

• Simplify the topic.

• Provide more details or information.

• End the discussion on the topic.

• Repeat the same information.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

When you "analyze" a text, you:

• Read the text quickly without paying attention to details.

• Translate the text into another language.

• Examine the text in detail to understand its meaning.

• Copy the text word for word.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

A "significant" event is one that is:

• Unimportant and easily forgotten.

• Important and has a major impact.

• Common and happens regularly.

• Short and happens quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

To "paraphrase" a statement means to:

• Quote the statement exactly.

• Ignore the statement.

• Restate the statement in your own words.

• Translate the statement into another language.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

To "justify" an action means to:

• Admit that the action was wrong.

• Hide the reasons behind the action.

• Provide reasons or evidence showing the action was reasonable.

• Apologize for the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C