Week 4 Vocabulary Terms

What does the term "clarify" mean?

• To make something more complex

• To make clear or easier to understand

• To hide information

• To confuse someone

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which of the following best describes the term "compare"?

• To find differences between things

• To see how some things are similar

• To ignore similarities

• To focus only on differences

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is meant by "contrast"?

• To highlight similarities

• To find the difference between things

• To compile information

• To conclude a discussion

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to "compile" information?

• To scatter information

• To get or gather together

• To delete information

• To simplify information

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a "conclusion"?

• A random guess

• A statement of belief based on evidence, experience, and reasoning

• An unsupported opinion

• A question without an answer

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does it mean to "contribute"?

• To take away from something

• To help to cause or bring about

• To ignore a situation

• To criticize something

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "convey" mean?

• To hide information

• To make known or express

• To confuse someone

• To criticize harshly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "criticism"?

• A casual remark

• A serious examination or judgement of something

• A form of praise

• An unimportant opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "fundamental" refer to?

• The least important part of something

• The most important part of something

• An optional detail

• A minor aspect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "universal" mean?

• Something that applies to a few people

• Something that applies to everyone

• Something that is unique to one person

• Something that is temporary