Grade 9 ELA Vocabulary Exit Ticket

Vocabulary Exit Ticket

Grade 9 English Language Arts Vocabulary Exit Ticket Advanced 25 Questions 20 Views

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Grade 9 ELA Vocabulary Exit Ticket

Vocabulary Exit Ticket

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Grade: Grade 9

Subject: English Language Arts

Topic: Vocabulary

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Advanced

Questions: 25

Instructions:
Directions: Answer each question using your knowledge of vocabulary. Write the best word, meaning, or sentence completion for each item. Questions increase in difficulty.

Skills Practiced:

Vocabulary
English Language Arts
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What is the meaning of the word 'analyze'?

2Question

What is the meaning of the word 'concise'?

3Question

What is the meaning of the word 'inference'?

4Question

What is the meaning of the word 'credible'?

5Question

What is the meaning of the word 'bias'?

6Question

What is the best synonym for 'evaluate'?

7Question

What is the best synonym for 'significant'?

8Question

What is the best synonym for 'reluctant'?

9Question

What is the best antonym for 'scarce'?

10Question

What is the best antonym for 'transparent'?

11Question

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist used _____ evidence to support her claim.

12Question

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The author was _____ and got straight to the point.

13Question

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: I had to _____ the data before writing my conclusion.

14Question

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The team made an _____ decision after considering all the facts.

15Question

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The article showed a clear _____ toward one side of the issue.

16Question

Define the word 'counterclaim'.

17Question

Define the word 'connotation'.

18Question

Define the word 'objective' as used in reading and writing.

19Question

Define the word 'precise'.

20Question

Explain the difference between 'literal' and 'figurative' language.

21Question

Choose the word from the list that has the strongest positive connotation: 'thrifty, cheap, economical'.

22Question

Choose the word from the list that has the strongest negative connotation: 'confident, arrogant, sure'.

23Question

Rewrite the sentence using a stronger vocabulary word: The speaker was very smart and convincing.

24Question

Use context clues to determine the meaning of 'meticulous' in this sentence: The student checked every detail of her project, making sure nothing was missed.

25Question

Write one sentence using the word 'nuance' correctly.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	to examine something carefully and in detail
2	brief and clear; using few words
3	a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
4	worthy of being believed; believable
5	a preference or prejudice that affects judgment
6	assess
7	important
8	hesitant
9	abundant
10	opaque
11	credible
12	concise
13	analyze
14	informed
15	bias
16	an argument that opposes another argument
17	the feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its literal meaning
18	based on facts rather than personal feelings
19	exact and specific
20	Literal language means exactly what it says; figurative language uses comparisons or nonliteral meanings
21	economical
22	arrogant
23	The speaker was articulate and persuasive.
24	careful and very thorough
25	Answers will vary, but the sentence should show the word 'nuance' used to mean a subtle difference or distinction.