VUSD SBAC Vocabulary Review

What is a paragraph?

• A group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

• A single sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A collection of unrelated sentences.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

What does it mean to compare?

• To find out the similarities between two or more things.

• To identify the differences between two or more things.

• To analyze the quality of one thing over another.

• To measure the size of two or more things.

The marks such as period, comma or parentheses in writing.

• punctuation

• grammar

• syntax

• vocabulary

What is an opinion?

• A personal belief or judgment.

• A universally accepted fact.

• A scientific theory that can be tested.

• A statement that is always true.

What is a source?

• A place where information comes from.

• A type of document used for research.

• A method of data analysis.

• A person who provides opinions.

What does contrast mean?

• To find out the differences between two or more things.

• To combine similar elements into one.

• To enhance the brightness of an image.

• To create a uniform appearance among items.

What does it mean to summarize?

• To provide a detailed analysis of a text.

• To give a brief statement of the main points.

• To rewrite a text in a different style.

• To critique the main arguments of a text.

What is the purpose of an introduction in writing?

• To provide a summary of the entire text.

• To introduce the main idea or topic.

• To conclude the discussion.

• To present detailed evidence and examples.

What is a detail in writing?

• A specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

• A general statement that summarizes the main idea.

• An opinion that reflects the author's perspective.

• A conclusion drawn from multiple sources.

What is the main idea of a text?

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

• The most important point or message the author wants to convey.

• A summary of the text's content.

• The author's opinion on a subject.