CELDT Academic Language and Content Flashcards
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What does the academic phrase 'compare and contrast' mean?
Answer: To describe both similarities and differences
'Compare and contrast' means to examine both how things are alike (compare) and how they differ (contrast).
In science class, what does the word 'hypothesis' mean?
Answer: An educated guess or prediction
A hypothesis is an educated prediction or explanation that can be tested through experimentation.
Which transition word shows a result or effect?
Answer: Therefore
'Therefore' is a transition word that signals a result or conclusion based on what came before.
In math, what does the word 'estimate' mean?
Answer: Make a rough or approximate calculation
To estimate means to find an approximate value rather than an exact one.
What does 'analyze' mean in an academic assignment?
Answer: To examine carefully and explain
To analyze means to examine something in detail to understand its parts, meaning, or causes.
In social studies, what does 'economy' refer to?
Answer: The system of producing and trading goods and services
An economy refers to the system by which a region manages its resources, production, and trade.
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