STEM VOCABULARY
A/An ________ is an atom of the same element that has different numbers of neutrons. a. neutral b. isotope c. periodic
isotope
This type of paragraph describes a task with a specified result. a. Definition Paragraph b. Simple Paragraph c. Process Analysis Paragraph
process analysis
This part of speech is used to describe verbs. a. noun b. superlative c. adjective
adjective
Today I will go to the store and ____ up some groceries a. pick b. picks c. picked
pick
The name of this model displays all of the known elements and classifies them according to their chemical properties.
periodic table
A/An ___________ is a pure substance made of only one kind of atom. a. periodic table b. isotope c. element
element
________ is the improper use of someone else's words a.process analysis b. dictionary c. plagiarism
plagiarism
Choose the best word to answer the question: Which of the following can be rigorous? a. a fitness program b. a birthday party c. an angry person
fitness
Last night my cat ____ up a tree. a. climbs b. climbing c. climbed
climbed
Identify the adjective clause:
The cute dog that is barking is mine.
that is barking
The ________ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus
Choose the best topic sentence for the topic: General Topic: Soccer a. Soccer is popular for many reasons. b. A leather ball is needed to play soccer. c. Soccer is a nice game.
A
Which of the following expresses consent? a. "I guess so." b. "Maybe." c. "Absolutely."
absolutely
Mrs. Holler ____ to the door when the bell rang. a. runs b. running c. ran
ran
What theory explains how and why Earth movements take place?
a. plate tectonics
b. continental drift
c. evolution
continental drift
A/An __________ is a particle that has a negative charge.
electron
A ____ paragraph explains a sequence or process. It presents facts and details in a chronological order. It also uses time words or phrases and ends with a specified result.
process analysis
Which of the following can be composed? a. a dream b. a poem c. poverty
poem
Dora and Valdez knew that they couldn't ____ in the library too long because of the noise level. a. remained b. remain c. remaining
remain
Which of the following provides background information for a narrative paragraph? a. First, determine the objective of the experiment. b. I will never forget the first time I entered a school science fair c. There is still debate as to whether or not Global Warming is a significant issue.
b
What type of weathering can cause a rock to look different because one or more minerals in the rock have changed into new substance?
chemical
A ___ paragraph defines something. It gives facts, details, and examples to make the definition clear to the reader.
illustration
Select the pair of words that most nearly expresses the relationship of the following pair of words: error: blunder a. pain:agony b. mistake: correction c woe: happiness
pain:agony
I____ in the wooden chair for so long that my back hurt when I got up. a. sitting b. sat c. am sitting
sat
Identify the simple adjective clause in the following sentence: A turtle is a slow-moving, four-legged animal that goes inside its shell when there is danger.
that goes inside its shell