Making effective inferences | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the options below is the best definition of 'analysis'?
studying or examining something in detail, to understand more about it
studying or examining something in detail, to explain it
studying or examining something in detail, to summarise it
studying or examining something in detail, to create it
Answer explanation
Studying or examining something in detail, to understand more about it. We can focus in on individual words and their impact as part of our analysis.
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is being described here: 'The sentence in which the main idea of a paragraph is stated.'?
Answer explanation
Good topic sentences give the reader direction as to where the argument is going.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are 'Also', 'Similarly' and 'Equally' examples of?
comparative conjunctions
correlatives conjunctions
adverbs
personal pronouns
Answer explanation
'Also', 'Equally' and 'Similarly' are all comparative conjunctions. They can be effective in showing similarities between two sources.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the options below is the best definition of 'rationale'?
the reasons which explain a particular choice
the emotions which explain a particular choice
the experiences which explain a particular choice
the language which explain a particular choice
Answer explanation
The reasons which explain a particular choice. In English, it can be useful to look at at writer's rationale in the choices that they make.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the options below would be an appropriate correlative conjunction to work in tandem with 'neither'?
nor
or
both
either
Answer explanation
Correlative conjunctions are a great way to show specific similarities between texts.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best definition of the word 'illustrates'?
to serve as an example of
to serve as a conclusion of something
to serve as an introduction to something
to serve as a way to directly address the audience
Answer explanation
To serve as an example of. This can be used an an effective synonym for 'This suggests'.
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