Critical Vocabulary: Verbs

Front

What does the verb 'cite' mean?

Back

To quote something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Provide a sentence that correctly uses the verb 'cite'.

Back

Melody's homework assignment requires that she cite at least 3 articles.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the best meaning of the verb 'articulate'?

Back

To express in a clear and effective way.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

How can you use 'articulate' in a sentence?

Back

I was so articulate in my presentation that my teacher didn't have to ask me for clarification.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does the verb 'infer' mean?

Back

To deduce or conclude.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Provide an example of using 'infer' in a sentence.

Back

I could infer from the look on Joe's face that he didn't make the basketball team.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is the definition of the verb 'trace'?

Back

To outline or follow the course of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

Use 'trace' in a sentence.

Back

Authors of autobiographies trace the major events of their lives.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the verb 'demonstrate' mean?

Back

To show clearly.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

Provide a sentence that uses 'demonstrate' correctly.

Back

Aaron was able to successfully demonstrate his knowledge in math by getting an A on the test.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E