Academic Vocabulary

If asked to compare something, what kind of things should you be talking about?

• Things that are similar
• Things that are different

If asked to constrast something, what kind of things should you be talking about?

• Things that are similar
• Things that are different

If you quote something directly from another source, what are you doing?

• Infering
• Citing
• Determining
• Assessing

This word means to prove as correct or right.

• Objective
• Context
• Justify
• Determine

This word means to put into groups or categories.

• Classify
• Cite
• Predict
• Illustrate

This is when you make an educated guess about what is to happen next.

• Identify
• Predict
• Context
• Define

If you interpret something, what are you doing?

• Making a guess about the future
• Quoting from another source
• Putting things into groups
• Explaining the meaning of something

If something is stated explicitly, what does that mean?

• It's stated clearly and in detail
• It's hinted at, not clearly explained

If something is stated implicitly, what does that mean?

• It's stated clearly and in detail
• It's hinted at, not clearly explained

Which is the best definition for the word "determine?"

• To discuss with others
• To look at without the opinions of others influencing you
• To decide exactly on something, usually based on evidence
• To prove as correct or right