Asking and Answering Questions Vocabulary

Define the word "accurate" as in

"Tony's prediction of the winner was accurate".

• correct or on target

• incorrect

• wrong

• almost correct

Define the word appropriate, as in "your response to the question was appropriate".

• encouraged

• suitable or fitting

• likeable

• wrong

Define the word "choice", as in "you have a choice between having a sandwich or a salad for lunch".

• plan

• opinion

• this or that

• something you choose; an option

Define the word "clarify", as in "could you please clarify the directions for me?"

• to explain or make something clear/understandable

• to make something confusing

• to jump up and down

• to give you the answer

Define the word "criteria", as in "one must meet certain criteria to be selected for the job".

• an educated guess

• good intentions

• a really good grade

• a standard or requirement to which something or someone is compared

Define the word "describe", as in "please describe to us what you see in the photo".

• to represent something in words; to paint a mental picture

• to confuse one with the other

• to keep something hidden

• to draw a picture with markers

Define the word "elaborate", as in "I like your answer, but can you please elaborate a little more about why you chose that one."

• to tell someone again

• to expand upon what someone says

• to contradict or to say the opposite of what someone says

• to retell a story in your own words

Define the word "impulsive", as in "you need to think before you speak and don't be so impulsive".

• be very thoughtful

• to make a good choice

• acting or speaking without considering the consequences first

• to listen to loud music

Define the word "inappropriate", as in "that shirt is inappropriate to wear to school".

• not correct, unacceptable

• timely

• allowed

• backwards

Define the word "ineffective", as in "my attempt to make my daughter go to bed earlier was totally ineffective".

• beneficial or helpful

• didn't even try

• not quiet

• unhelpful or useless