Academic Vocabulary Terms Set #2

Kai was asked to "Elaborate" on his project during the class presentation. What does the word "Elaborate" mean in this context?

• To make something shorter

• To explain something in more detail

• To ignore something

• To write a summary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a science project, Daniel was asked to determine the value of different materials used in the experiment. Which word from the list means "to judge or determine the value of something"?

• Infer

• Evaluate

• Sequence

• Imply

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean to "Infer" something?

• To state directly

• To guess randomly

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence

• To copy someone

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Luna is writing a report for her class. Which of the following best describes the word "Relevant" in the context of her report?

• Not important to the topic

• Related to the subject being discussed

• Very old

• Difficult to understand

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Arrange the following steps in the correct sequence for making a sandwich: 1) Put the bread together, 2) Add fillings, 3) Take two slices of bread.

• 3, 2, 1

• 2, 3, 1

• 1, 2, 3

• 3, 1, 2

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

During a class discussion, if your teacher, Mr. Mason, asks you to "elaborate" on your answer, what should you do?

• Repeat your answer exactly

• Give more details and explain your thinking

• Say nothing

• Change the subject

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following situations best shows the use of "Evaluate"?

• Listing your favorite books

• Deciding which book is the best and explaining why

• Reading a book quietly

• Drawing a picture of a book

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Noah observed: "The ground was wet, and people were carrying umbrellas." What can you infer?

• It was sunny

• It had rained

• It was snowing

• It was windy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Jackson observes: "The firefighter is described as brave and helpful. This implies that the firefighter will assist others in dangerous situations." Is Jackson's observation an example of:

• Sequencing events

• Making an inference

• Evaluating evidence

• Recalling facts

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Rohan is working on a history project about World War II. He has a list of facts about the war. How would he determine which facts are relevant to his research question?

• Include all facts, even if they are not related

• Choose only the facts that directly connect to his research question

• Ignore all facts

• Choose the longest facts

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D