Spencer's Vocabulary Test

Which is the best definition for the word "Controversy"

• A formal agreement between parties.
• To make a joke

• A disagreement or dispute, often involving differing opinions.
• Making Peace

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which statement best defines the word "Argument"?

• Facts or reasoning offered to support a position as being true.

• to have a physical hug

• lots of opinions

• A practical joke.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which statement is the best definition for the word "Claim"

• A request for information or clarification.
• The joke of the day.

• A writter's statement of a position or opinion about a topic.

• A casual conversation about opinions.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which statement is the best definition for the word "Reasons"

• Reason, Reason, Reason always.

• laugh, laugh, and laugh

• The points that explain why the author is making a certain claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which statement is the best definition for the word "Evidence"?

• Information or data that supports a claim or argument.
• A random guess without basis.
• A personal opinion or belief.
• A type of scientific theory.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which statement is the best definition for the word "accomplishment"?

• A feeling of regret about not achieving something.
• A measure of time taken to complete a task.
• A list of tasks that need to be done.
• A successful achievement or completion of a task.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which statement is the best definition for the word "Require"?

• To suggest something casually.
• To ignore or overlook a need.
• To provide assistance or support.
• To need something or make it necessary.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which statement is the best definition for the word "Reassure"?

• To create doubt in someone's mind.
• To ignore someone's concerns.
• To give confidence or comfort someone.

• To provide false information.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

There is still ________ among between students and parents regarding school uniforms.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In her ___________ she provided facts about the climate change to support her claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D