Academic Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which sentence uses the word 'analyze' correctly?
Answer: She analyzed the data to find patterns.
'Analyze' means to examine something carefully to understand it.
A student is asked to 'summarize' a passage. What should the student do?
Answer: Write the main ideas in a shorter form.
To summarize means to restate the main points briefly in your own words.
What does the academic word 'significant' mean?
Answer: Important or meaningful
'Significant' describes something that is important or has great meaning.
Which word means 'to give an example to make something clearer'?
Answer: Illustrate
'Illustrate' means to explain or make clear by using examples.
The word 'contrast' in an essay prompt means the student should:
Answer: Show how two things are different.
To contrast means to show or describe the differences between two or more things.
Which sentence uses 'conclude' correctly?
Answer: The scientist concluded that exercise improves health.
'Conclude' means to reach a decision or judgment based on evidence.
What does it mean to 'interpret' a graph?
Answer: Explain what the graph shows
To interpret means to explain the meaning of something, like data in a graph.