October Vocabulary Quiz #3 Study Guide

What does it mean to "assert" something?

• To suggest a possibility

• To state a fact confidently and forcefully

• To hide an opinion from others

• To question a fact

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

If a speaker states their opinion in a way that leaves no room for doubt, they are:

• Suggesting

• Asserting

• Questioning

• Deflecting

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

A set of events that happen one after another without interruption are called:

• Repetitive

• Random

• Consecutive

• Sporadic

Which of the following would best describe someone who is "incompetent" in their job?

• Highly skilled

• Lacking necessary abilities

• Appropriately trained

• Focused on improvement

The term "relevant" refers to something that is:

• Unrelated to the matter at hand

• Closely connected or appropriate

• Less important

• Unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the antonym of "relevant"?

• Important

• Irrelevant

• Connected

• Confusing

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

A courtroom judge's behavior is often described as:

• Solemn

• Casual

• Joyful

• Irrelevant

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which of the following is most likely to be "solemn"?

• A birthday party

• A graduation ceremony

• A comedy show

• A soccer game

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

A parade where each group marches one after another without a break is an example of:

• Random events

• Consecutive order

• Sporadic movements

• Unrelated occurrences

If someone is unable to complete their tasks properly at work, they might be described as:

• Relevant

• Competent

• Incompetent

• Assertive