4.4 Test Prep Key Vocabulary Quiz P2

What does "justify" mean?

• To show or prove something to be true or valid

• To discover by going over the evidence step-by-step

• To consider what’s been read in order to state an opinion

• To measure; to determine the amount of

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'To show or prove something to be true or valid', captures the essence of 'justify', which means to provide reasons or evidence that support a claim or argument.

Which word means "to discover by going over the evidence step-by-step"?

• Clarify

• Argue

• Trace

• Conclude

Answer explanation

The word 'trace' means to discover or follow the evidence step-by-step, making it the correct choice. 'Clarify' means to make clear, 'argue' means to present reasons, and 'conclude' means to arrive at a decision.

What is the definition of "sequence"?

• A writer’s attitude toward their subject

• A word or phrase that connects two ideas together smoothly

• The particular order in which events or things follow each other

• Something that provides information

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'sequence' is 'the particular order in which events or things follow each other.' This highlights the importance of order in understanding sequences, distinguishing it from other concepts.

What is a synonym for the word "argue"?

• Explain

• Convince

• Finish

• Track

Answer explanation

The word 'convince' is a synonym for 'argue' as both involve persuading someone to accept a particular viewpoint. 'Explain', 'finish', and 'track' do not convey the same meaning.

Which word is a synonym for "prove"?

• Express

• Demonstrate

• Consider

• Shift

Answer explanation

The word 'demonstrate' is a synonym for 'prove' as both imply showing evidence or establishing the truth of something. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

What does the word "conclude" mean?

• To make clear

• To discover by going over evidence

• To bring to an end; to arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning

• To give reasons or cite evidence

Answer explanation

The word "conclude" means to bring something to an end and to arrive at a judgment or opinion through reasoning. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from the other options.

What is the meaning of "infer"?

• To deduce, conclude, or figure out from evidence

• To organize parts

• To make a judgment

• To quote specifically

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'To deduce, conclude, or figure out from evidence', accurately defines 'infer'. It involves drawing conclusions based on available information, distinguishing it from the other options.

What does "transition" refer to?

• A writer’s attitude toward their subject

• A word or phrase that connects two ideas together smoothly

• To express something clearly in writing or speech

• To measure; to determine the amount of

Answer explanation

In writing, a "transition" is a word or phrase that connects two ideas together smoothly, helping to guide the reader through the text. This makes the correct choice B, as it directly defines the term in context.

Which of the following is a synonym for "clarify"?

• Defend

• Judge

• Explain

• Determine

Answer explanation

The word 'clarify' means to make something clear or easier to understand. 'Explain' is a direct synonym as it also involves making information clear. The other options do not convey this meaning.

What does "figurative language" mean?

• Not literal; based on figures of speech; expand meaning

• To organize parts

• To make a judgment

• To decide or conclude through reasoning

Answer explanation

"Figurative language" refers to expressions that are not literal, using figures of speech to convey deeper meanings. This aligns with the correct choice, which emphasizes the non-literal and expansive nature of such language.