ACCESS Academic Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the word 'analyze' correctly?

Accepted Answer

She analyzed the data to find patterns.

Answer

'Analyze' means to examine something carefully to understand it.

Question 2

A student is asked to 'summarize' a passage. What should the student do?

Accepted Answer

Write the main ideas in a shorter form.

Answer

To summarize means to restate the main points briefly in your own words.

Question 3

What does the academic word 'significant' mean?

Accepted Answer

Important or meaningful

Answer

'Significant' describes something that is important or has great meaning.

Question 4

Which word means 'to give an example to make something clearer'?

Accepted Answer

Illustrate

Answer

'Illustrate' means to explain or make clear by using examples.

Question 5

The word 'contrast' in an essay prompt means the student should:

Accepted Answer

Show how two things are different.

Answer

To contrast means to show or describe the differences between two or more things.

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