PSSA Review Vocabulary #3

What does 'Subject Verb Agreement' mean?

• It refers to the rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number.

• It is a type of punctuation used in sentences.

• It is a method of organizing paragraphs in an essay.

• It is a style of writing used in formal letters.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

To 'Summarize' means to:

• provide a detailed explanation

• give a brief statement of the main points

• ask questions about a topic

• write a lengthy essay

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

A 'Synonym' is:

• a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

• a word that is opposite in meaning to another word

• a word that sounds the same as another word

• a word that is spelled the same as another word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What are 'Text Features'?

• Elements that help organize and highlight information in a text

• A type of font style used in documents

• The main idea of a text

• A software tool for editing text

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is 'Text Structure'?

• A type of writing style

• A method of organizing information

• A form of artistic expression

• A way to analyze literature

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is 'Cause and Effect' in text structure?

• A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

• A comparison between two or more things.

• A description of a sequence of events in time.

• A detailed explanation of a single topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is 'Chronological/Sequence' in text structure?

• A method of organizing text by the order in which events occur

• A way to compare and contrast different ideas

• A technique to describe a problem and its solution

• A style of writing that uses persuasive language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is 'Problem and Solution' in text structure?

• A method of organizing text that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

• A comparison between two different things to highlight similarities.

• A sequence of events in chronological order.

• A detailed description of a person, place, or thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structure?

• It describes the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• It explains the cause and effect of an event.

• It provides a chronological sequence of events.

• It defines a term or concept.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is a 'Theme' in a text?

• A recurring subject or idea in a text

• The main character of a story

• The setting of a story

• The author's writing style

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D