Understanding the Word 'Elaborate'

What does elaborate mean?

• To simplify a concept
• To ignore details
• To summarize briefly
• To explain in detail or to add complexity.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Which of the following is the best synonym for 'elaborate'?

• Condense

• Expand

• Reduce

• Omit

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

If a teacher asks you to elaborate on your answer, what should you do?

• Give a shorter response

• Repeat the same answer

• Provide more details and explanations

• Change the topic

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which sentence uses the word 'elaborate' correctly?

• He elaborate the ball across the field.

• The chef prepared an elaborate meal with many courses.

• She asked him to elaborate his handwriting.

• They elaborate the meeting early.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is the opposite of 'elaborate'?

• Simplify

• Complicate

• Detail

• Expand

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which situation would you most likely need to elaborate?

• When summarizing a story

• When ignoring a question

• When giving a one-word answer

• When writing a detailed report

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist gave an _______ explanation of the experiment, covering every step in detail.

• elaborate

• abrupt

• vague

• brief

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following tasks would require you to elaborate?

• Listing only the main points

• Writing a one-sentence summary

• Answering yes or no

• Giving a detailed explanation of a process

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What is the purpose of elaborating in a discussion?

• To change the subject

• To provide more information and clarity

• To make the answer shorter

• To avoid answering the question

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of 'elaborate' as a verb?

• The elaborate painting was admired by all.

• Can you elaborate on your idea so we can understand it better?

• They elaborate the answer by making it shorter.

• He elaborate the cake quickly.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E