Definitions
The definition of "Issue"
An issue is a subject or matter of concern about which people often disagree
Is the word haphazard used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Correct or Incorrect: "When I do things in a haphazard way I am always planned and focused."
Incorrect
Haphazard means not planned and lacks order or direction.
Using one of the vocabulary words to fill in the blank:
" I get confused and disorganized if I do homework in a ___________ way. "
a. construct
b. bias
c. haphazard
c. haphazard
What is a synonym for "construct"?
build it, make it, create, put it together
What is an antonym for "issue"?
agreement, solution, not a problem
The definition of "Hypothesis"
A hypothesis is a statement of prediction that can be tested and studied.
Is the word distribute used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Correct or Incorrect: "The teacher will distribute the worksheets."
Correct.
Distribute is when you give something to others or spread it around.
Using one of the vocabulary words to fill in the blank:
"The recipe gives an __________ that clearly describes each step in making the cake."
a. explanation
b. hypothesis
c. bias
a. explanation
What is a synonym for "issue"?
Problem, situation, concern
What is an antonym for "haphazard"?
planned, focused, organized
The definition of "assess"
If you assess something, you look at it closely to judge its value, quality or importance.
Is the word bias used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Correct or Incorrect: "The editor's slanted opinion shows a bias against the mayor."
Correct
When you bias a person, it means you give him a slanted way of thinking because of favoring one person or point of view more than another.
Using one of the vocabulary words to fill in the blank:
" We were told to think of a scientific ________ and test it."
a. explanation
b. approach
c. hypothesis
c. hypothesis
What is a synonym for "assess"?
judge, evaluate, analyze
What is an antonym for "approach"?
leave, go away
Define "Distribute"
When you distribute something, you give it to others or spread it around.
Is the word assess used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Correct or Incorrect: "I had to assess the quality of the student's essays."
Correct
Assess is to look at something closely to judge its value, quality or importance.
Using one of the vocabulary words to fill in the blank:
"I'll edit my draft and ___________ a plot with more action."
a. issue
b. construct
c. distribute
b. construct
What is a synonym for "distribute"?
give out, hand out, pass around, issue
What is an antonym for "explanation"?
complicated, not clear, question
Define "haphazard"
Something that is done in a haphazard way is not planned and lacks order or direction.
Is the word interpret used correctly or incorrectly in this sentence?
Correct or Incorrect: "I had to interpret the shoes on my feet."
Incorrect
When you interpret something you figure out what something means, and you may share its meaning with others.
Using one of the vocabulary words to fill in the blank:
" We all agree about the need for a new car, so it isn't an ________ for us."
a. issue
b. bias
c. hypothesis
a. issue
What is a synonym for the word "hypothesis"?
Theory, idea, belief, opinion
What is a antonym for "hypothesis"?
fact, proof, truth