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DA Vocab Quiz 1
DA Vocab Quiz 1
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1
What would a teacher be most likely to quote when talking about what's happening in the world?
a favorite poem
a comic book
an article in today's paper
a book on water safety
2
Which sentence uses
suppose
correctly?
Dad supposed dinner was fully cooked when the timer went off
Last night I supposed about a new bike.
I supposed all of the answers on the test.
Amy supposed the definition for the word in the dictionary.
3
Which sentence uses persuasive correctly?
Roast beef was a persuasive dinner
The persuasive car was the fastest on the racetrack.
His persuasive argument helped the class make their decision
In a persuasive way, Brenda left her book at school.
4
Which of the following is true about an implication?
it is always funny
it is usually shouted
it is the first thing the speaker says
it is not something said directly
5
What qualities would a describe a students who sets a high standard of excellence?
Always tries to be first to finish eating at lunchtime
Always asks questions when he or she doesn't understand.
Always runs the fastest at recess
Always checks the clock to see when class will be over
6
Which verb means the same thing as imply?
guess
insist
state
suggest
7
Which of these statements is true?
When we make an assumption, we can be sure we are right.
When we make an assumption, we are sure to be wrong.
When we make an assumption, we might be right or wrong.
When we make an assumption, no one will agree with us.
8
Which of these could be part of a successful act of
persuasion?
rudeness
name calling
making jokes
presenting facts
9
Which sentence uses
interpretation
correctly?
The kitchen interprets between the dining room and bedroom.
Nancy interprets the conversation for the visitor from China
My sister interprets swimmers at college.
A cat will interpret a mouse under the table.
10
Which of these might someone do if asked to clarify a statement he made?
ignore the request and continue talking
add information about another topic
repeat the statement exactly
express the idea using different words
11
Which of the following means the same thing as translate?
work in another country
add more words
change into other words
invent a new language
12
If I wanted to
persuade
my friend to lend me a favorite book, I would promise ___________.
not to read it
only rip out a few pages
to treat it with care
to draw funny pictures in it
13
Which ingredients might be included in a
typical
sandwich?
cereal
cheese
M&Ms
watermelon
14
What could you presume about a book that all of your friends like?
that you will hate it
that you will also like it
that you should not read it
that it will make you laugh
15
Who is more likely to
perform
an experiment in a lab?
a dog trainer
a scientist
a chef
a builder
16
Which of these things might need to be interpreted?
a pot of stew
a duck
a forest
a poem
17
Where would you NOT be likely to read or hear a quotation?
in a book of speeches
on a TV newscast
in an instruction manual for putting together a toy
in a news magazine
18
Which of the statements about a great accomplishment would not be true?
Sending astronauts to the moon was a great accomplishment
Wearing shoes was a great accomplishment.
The invention of the airplane was a great accomplishment.
Discovering a cure for a disease is a great accomplishment.
19
Which word means the same as quote?
allow
repeat
lie
emphasize
20
Which of these words means the same thing as
interpretation
?
entertainment
importance
happiness
explanation
21
Which of the following will NOT help you accomplish an athletic feat?
a good coach
too little sleep
practice
a healthy diet
22
Which sentence does NOT use the word
assume
correctly?
Jim assumes responsibility for turning in his homework.
The mayor assumes her lunch at noon every day.
My uncle will assume the position of fire chief next week.
We assume the school bus will be on time every day.
23
Who will evaluate your performance at school and assign a grade to it?
your principal
your doctor
your aunt
your teacher
24
If you wanted to do translations as a job, what would you need to study?
art and music
languages
science
mathmatics
25
Which verb means the same as
contend
?
argue
claim
demand
request
26
Which of these best explains the meaning of convince?
pout until you get your way
ask nicely, but then yell if the answer is no
talk a person into doing what you want
order a person to do what you want
27
Which word means the same as
standard?
boring
special
awful
typical
28
Which of the following are standard reference books that you would find in your school library?
A cookbook
An encyclopedia
A Junie B. Jones book
A car repair manual
