ELA Vocabulary
The definition of the word "forge"
What is: to illegally copy something (like a signature)
What is the distance of a number from zero on a number line called?
Absolute value
Which of the following numbers is greater: -4 or -7?
-4
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce the main idea
20. How should you handle cafeteria cleanup?
a. Leave it for custodians
b. Clean up after yourself
c. Ask others to clean
d. Clean only large spills
b. Clean up after yourself
Choose the correct word for: a crime that involves deception or lies
a. canary
b. lease
c. Fraud
What is "Fraud"
Which term means the result when you add two or more numbers together?
Sum
If you have $10 and you spend $15, what is your balance?
$5
8. Which of these is a strong concluding sentence for a paragraph?
A. "I like pizza."
B. "Here are some facts about pizza."
C. "Pizza is really good and that's all I know."
D. "These reasons show why pizza is America's favorite food."
D. "These reasons show why pizza is America's favorite food."
2. During group work, you notice a classmate struggling to understand the instructions. What should you do?
A. Tell the teacher they're slowing down the group
B. Exclude them from the group activities
C. Make fun of them for not understanding
D. Offer to explain the instructions in a helpful way
D. Offer to explain the instructions in a helpful way
This is a word that means: to gain illegal access to private information
A. Hack
B. Install
C. Maintain
What is "Hack"
In the expression x2 what is the small number 2 called?
Exponent
If a temperature drops from 5 degrees to -3 degrees, how many degrees did it decrease by?
8 degrees
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?
A. Having multiple main ideas
B. Using transition words
C. Including supporting details
D. Having a clear topic sentence
A. Having multiple main ideas
4. What is the appropriate behavior regarding food in the auditorium?
a. Eat quietly during presentations
b. Share snacks with friends
c. Enjoy food in the cafeteria only
d. Save food for after the assembly
d. Save food for after the assembly
The definition for the word "Masquerade"
a. pretending to be someone you are not
b. going to a large gathering
What is: Pretending to be someone who you are not.
Which term describes a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown number?
Variable
Describe a real-life situation where you might encounter negative numbers.
Temperature, money, elevation, etc.
Which text structure would be most appropriate for explaining how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
Chronological or sequence
1. In the hallways, what is the appropriate way to move between classes?
a. Run quickly to be on time
b. Walk with urgency to be on time
c. Take your time and socialize
d. Skip or jump to class
b. Walk with urgency to be on time
Definition for the word " Vulnerabilities"
a. large airplanes
b. areas of weakness
c. WIFI networks
What are: Areas of weakness
In the expression 3x, what is the number 3 called
Coefficient
A diver was -50 meters below the water surface. She swam up 20 meters. How deep is she now?
-30 meters
7. How can you make your writing more convincing to readers?
A. Use all capital letters
B. Include only your side of the argument
C. Address opposing viewpoints
D. Use lots of exclamation points
C. Address opposing viewpoints
4. During assemblies and in the auditorium, The Drake Way requires students to:
a. Bring snacks and drinks from the cafeteria
b. Talk quietly during presentations
c. Enter and exit calmly and safely
d. Sit wherever you want
c. Enter and exit calmly and safely