Vocabulary
Which vocabulary word means "a piece of writing in a newspaper, a magazine, or online"?
article
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.
You _____ (watching) the Oscar's last night when I _____ (come) over.
were watching, came
foolish
Was the event being discussed fake news?
a. no one knows for sure
b. yes, it is absolutely certain
c. no, it's definitely not fake news
a. no one knows for sure
Which vocabulary word means: to make someone believe that something is true?
convince
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.
It ___ (not rain) yesterday, but it ____ (be) windy.
was not raining, was
What is the adjective form of the word rely?
reliable
Why did the media avoid publishing a news report about the event at the time?
a. Everyone agreed that the event never really happened.
b. Some members of the media thought the event was fake news.
c. The media proved that the story wasn't true and refused to print it.
b. Some members of the media thought the event was fake news.
Which of the following vocabulary words would best complete the following sentence?
After we listened to the recording, we were _____ into believing what the enemy said.
a. recognized
b. fooled
c. evaluated
fooled
___ you ____ (watch) the Oscar's last night?
Were ... watching; Did ... watch
What is the adjective form of the word publish?
publishing
What is the purpose of this story?
a. to lie about the events that happened that day
b. to prove that this group of people really saw a UFO
c. to encourage us to make up our own minds about the report
c. to encourage us to make up our own minds about the report
Which of the following vocabulary words would best complete the following sentence?
When I see a post on social media, I _____ the information before I take the time to read it.
a. evaluate
b. recognize
c. cconvince
evaluate
They ____ (study) over the weekend while I ___ (shop).
studied/shopped
were studying/was shopping
What is the adjective form of the word convince?
convincing
Some people in the group said the UFO was the size of a typical family car.
True or False?
What are two examples of the media?
print (newspapers, magazines), television, online
As Jane ____ (read) her book, Alice ____ (come).
was reading, came
What is the adjective form of the word symbol?
symbolic
There is a clear explanation for the events of that day.
True or false?
False