Vocabulary Pre-Test

1.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: concise

Expressing thoughts with an abundance of detail

Repeated information

Expressing or covering much in few words

none of the above

2.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: Infer

To make an incorrect conclusion

To examine critically

To draw a conclusion through reasoning

None of the above

3.

1 point

Choose the correct definition of the phrase: credible source

Information obtained from the internet

Information used for research purposes

Being able to determine appropriate information towards a given source

None of the above

4.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: tone

The author's choice to explain the setting in detail

A specific meaning or mood created by the author

Explaining character traits with great detail

Unable to determine the main idea of an article

5.

1 point

Choose the best definition for the word; objective

Not influenced by personal feelings

One sided opinion

Unable to determine an answer

To think outside the box

6.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: collaborate

To choose an appropriate topic

Writing with purpose

To work with one another

To work independently in order to achieve a goal

7.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: salient

Connected with the matter at hand

Important/key points

Unimportant details within a given piece of literature

None of the above

8.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: relevant

Connected with the matter at hand

Connected with a real-life situation of the reader

Inability to connect with a topic of any kind

None of the above

9.

1 point

Choose the correct definition of the word: redundancy

Inability to express thoughts or ideas

Stating thoughts quickly without detail

Repetition or overlapping; especially of words

none of the above

10.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: warranted

Unable to give permission

Stating incorrect information

Justified; authorized to use

None of the above

11.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: sufficient

Inadequate for the purpose

Lack of details or information

Having difficultly understanding the main idea

Adequate for the purpose; enough

12.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: analyze

To ignore; refuse to focus

To examine critically

To focus on a specific part of a word or page only

None of the above

13.

1 point

Choose the best definition for the word: plagiarism

Use textual evidence to support your own thoughts and ideas

Imitating the language and thoughts of another person without authorization.

Giving authorization to thoughts and ideas of another person

None of the above

14.

1 point

Choose the correct definition of the word: claim

To state evidence

Argument for or against a debatable topic

Unable to argue a specific point

None of the above

15.

1 point

Choose the best description of the term: Third Person Limited

A group of three persons, no more or less

Focusing on the thoughts and feelings of many characters

Focusing on the thoughts and feelings of one main character only

Focusing on words rather than character interactions

16.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: formal

A conversational tone of writing

An unprofessional tone of writing

Somewhat professional/non-conversational tone of writing

None of the above

17.

1 point

Choose the best definition for the word; Denotative

An illogical description of a word

Unable to process

A person of great interest

A dictionary definition of a specific word

18.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: percise

Uncertainty related to the overall meaning of a word/theme

Theme or main idea relating to text to text connections

Definitely or strictly stated

None of the above

19.

1 point

Choose the best definition for the word: cohesion

Disconnection of information

Unable to process information obtained

Combining information to complete a task

Connecting related topics in an appropriate manner

20.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: informal

Conversational/unprofessional tone of writing

Using all stages of the writing process

Somewhat professional/non-conversational tone of writing

None of the above

21.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: mutlimedia

Using the internet for social media interactions

To be connected with the internet; computer

Having or offering the use of various forms of communication

Being able to use electronic technology in literature

22.

1 point

Choose the correct definition of the word: affix

A one syllable word

The suffix of a word

Prefix, infix, or suffix added to a base or stem

none of the above

23.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: hyperlink

A link or connection to an internet source

An out of control situation

Choosing to use the internet for research

none of the above

24.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: paraphrase

Restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form.

Incorrectly re-telling information stated by another person

Giving authorization to thoughts and ideas of another person

None of the above

25.

1 point

Choose the best definition for the word, explicit

Unable to process

Described or shown in realistic detail

Unclear; confusing

None of the above

26.

1 point

Choose the best description of the phrase: Central Question

A question asked of all students in class

A restatement of a specific question

A question around which a topic is focused

The task at hand

27.

1 point

Choose the correct definition of the word: pertinent

Relating directly to the matter at hand

Information necessary in order to prove a given point

Unrelated to the matter at hand

Reference to a different piece of literature

28.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: sequence

A series of unfortunate events

A series of unrelated events

Stating numbers in chronological order

A continuous or connected series

29.

1 point

Choose the best description of the phrase: Third Person Omniscient

Focusing on thoughts and feelings of all characters

Stating incorrect information

Close and critically reading with a purpose

None of the above

30.

1 point

Choose the best definition of the word: connotative

A person of great interest

Secondary definition to the primary definition of a word

A word with one definition only

None of the above