Unit 4 Vocabulary Practice

A scientist is studying the effects of a new fertilizer on plant growth. Which of the following best demonstrates an analysis of the data?

• Listing the number of plants that grew taller with the fertilizer

• Identifying patterns in plant growth and explaining why they occurred

• Predicting how the fertilizer will affect plants in future studies

• Recommending the best fertilizer for all types of plants

A teacher notices that students who review their notes daily tend to score higher on tests. What is the best way to determine if daily review improves test scores?

• Asking students whether they think reviewing their notes helps

• Comparing the test scores of students who review daily with those who do not

• Looking at the highest and lowest test scores in the class

• Giving every student the same grade regardless of their study habits

A writer is developing a character in a novel. Which of the following would best contribute to this process?

• Giving the character a name and a profession

• Creating conflicts that reveal the character's personality and growth

• Describing the setting of the novel in great detail

• Listing the character's strengths and weaknesses without explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A student is evaluating two different sources about climate change. Which of the following would be the most effective step in this process?

• Counting the number of facts presented in each source

• Choosing the source that aligns with personal beliefs

• Determining the credibility, bias, and relevance of each source

• Summarizing the main ideas of both sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following best illustrates the ability to integrate information from multiple sources?

• Combining key ideas from different sources to form a new perspective

• Writing a summary of each source separately

• Selecting only one source to support an argument

• Listing all sources in a bibliography

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

A poet writes, “The river wept through the valley.” How should a reader interpret this line?

• The poem is literally about a crying river

• The valley is flooding due to heavy rain

• The poet made an error in word choice

• The river is described as having human emotions, suggesting sorrow or destruction

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

After reading a short story about a boy hiding under his bed when he hears footsteps, what can the reader most likely infer?

• The boy is playing hide and seek

• The boy is afraid of something

• The boy has lost something under the bed

• The boy is asleep

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following would best help a historian trace the development of democracy in ancient Greece?

• A timeline showing major political changes in Greek history

• A map of Greece’s physical geography

• A modern government document discussing democracy

• A biography of a Greek philosopher

Which of the following best demonstrates a scientist formulating a hypothesis?

• Recording data from an experiment

• Stating a possible explanation based on prior knowledge and observation

• Conducting an experiment to test an idea

• Writing a conclusion after an experiment is complete

A meteorologist notices a pattern of strong winds moving toward a coastal city. What is the most logical prediction based on this information?

• The winds will weaken before reaching the city

• The city will not be affected at all

• The city’s residents will move inland immediately

• The coastal city may experience a storm or heavy winds

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1