Elpac Academic Vocabulary Quiz

James, David, and Daniel are working on a science project. What does it mean when they 'analyze' their experiment results?

• To examine the results in detail and to understand its nature or structure

• To make the results more complicated than they actually are

• To briefly glance at the results without understanding them

• To ignore the results completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Elijah, Noah, and Benjamin are participating in a science fair. Each of them has created a unique project. As a judge, you need to 'evaluate' their projects. Choose the synonym for the word 'evaluate': A) Assess B) Ignore C) Disregard D) Overlook

• D

• A

• C

• B

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Zoe, Hannah, and Aria were discussing a mystery novel they had just read. Zoe said, 'Based on the clues the author gave us, I can infer who the culprit is.' What does Zoe mean by 'infer'?

• To exaggerate or embellish the story

• To guess randomly without evidence

• To forget or ignore the clues

• To deduce or conclude from evidence or reasoning

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Oliver is trying to understand the instructions for a new board game. Luna, however, is finding it difficult to follow along. If Oliver is 'interpreting' the instructions, what is Luna doing? A) Understanding B) Misunderstanding C) Comprehending D) Misconstruing

• D

• B

• C

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a class presentation, Charlotte was asked to 'cite' her sources. What does 'cite' mean in this context?

• To build a fence around her sources

• To quote or refer to her sources

• To bake a cake for her sources

• To fly a kite with her sources

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a group study session, Maya was asked to 'summarize' the main points of the chapter. Ethan, however, wanted a more detailed explanation. Which action should Ethan ask Maya to do instead of 'summarize'? A) Recap B) Outline C) Elaborate D) Condense

• A) Recap

• B) Outline

• C) Elaborate

• D) Condense

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Sophia, Aiden, and Ethan are working on a science project. They have different elements and components. What does it mean if they 'synthesize' these elements and components for their project?

• To simplify or reduce these elements and components to their basic form

• To combine or create something new by bringing together these different elements or components

• To ignore or disregard these elements and components completely

• To separate or dismantle these elements and components into their individual parts

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

During a reading comprehension class, Samuel was asked to read a paragraph and then explain it. Aria and Mason were asked to judge whether Samuel was able to 'comprehend' the paragraph. Which of the following options best describes Samuel's ability to 'comprehend' the paragraph? A) Misunderstand B) Misinterpret C) Understand D) Confuse

• C) Understand

• D) Confuse

• B) Misinterpret

• A) Misunderstand

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Aiden is reading a book and he comes across a difficult sentence. He asks Daniel to 'paraphrase' the sentence. What does Aiden mean by 'paraphrase'?

• Daniel should translate the sentence into a different language

• Daniel should repeat the exact same words

• Daniel should reword or restate the sentence in a different way

• Daniel should summarize the sentence in a shorter form

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

In a classroom discussion, Avery was trying to 'clarify' a concept to Michael and Harper. Which of the following actions would be the antonym of Avery's attempt? A) Michael trying to 'explain' the concept B) Harper trying to 'confuse' the concept C) Michael trying to 'elucidate' the concept D) Harper trying to 'illuminate' the concept

• B) Harper trying to 'confuse' the concept

• D) Harper trying to 'illuminate' the concept

• C) Michael trying to 'elucidate' the concept

• A) Michael trying to 'explain' the concept

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5