ACCESS Academic Vocabulary 4

Question 1

What does the word 'approximate' mean?

Accepted Answer

Close to the correct amount but not exact

Answer

'Approximate' means nearly correct or close to the actual value.

Question 2

Which word could replace 'show' in an academic essay to sound more formal?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate

Answer

'Demonstrate' is the formal academic word meaning to show or prove something clearly.

Question 3

A student is asked to 'identify' the main character in a story. What should the student do?

Accepted Answer

Name or point out who the main character is

Answer

To 'identify' means to recognize and name something specific.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'establish' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The scientists established a new theory based on their research.

Answer

'Establish' means to set up, create, or prove something firmly.

Question 5

The word 'sufficient' in a sentence means:

Accepted Answer

Enough to meet a need

Answer

'Sufficient' means enough to satisfy a need or meet a requirement.

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