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8.90 Academic vocabulary in use Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.90 Academic vocabulary in use. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Academic vocabulary in use - Choose discipline‑specific and cross‑disciplinary academic vocabulary that clarifies meaning and purpose. (CCSS L.8.6; TEKS 8.2; FL ELA.8.V.1.1; NY 8L6)

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Grade

Grade 8

Subject

English

Domain

English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Science: "The author's wording makes it sound like the study proves cause, but the data only show a connection."

Which academic noun best replaces "a connection" in research writing?

Acorrelation

Bcomposition

Ccalculation

Dcombustion

Solution & Explanation:In research, a relationship where two things vary together is a 'correlation,' which is not the same as causation.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

History: "Over time, small rule changes gradually reduced the power of the monarchy."

Which academic verb best replaces "gradually reduced"?

Aenlarged

Beroded

Cerased

Denergized

Solution & Explanation:'Erode' means to wear away slowly; it fits gradual reduction of power.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Science: "The team ignored data points that did not support their idea and reported only the helpful results."

Which academic term best names this unfair practice?

Achance-taking

Bcherry-picking

Cchart-making

Dcheck-listing

Solution & Explanation:'Cherry-picking' is selecting only evidence that supports a claim while ignoring conflicting data.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.8.90 (Practice academic vocabulary in use with grade 8 vocabulary and word study questions.).