Test Prep: Academic Vocabulary

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What does the word 'issues' mean?

Back

Problems

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If you are asked to 'construct' a response, what does it mean?

Back

Write your own response to the prompt using your own words.

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What does it mean when a question asks you to 'cite' the text?

Back

Refer to the text when answering the question AND name the author of the text being used.

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What does the word 'phrase' mean?

Back

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

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What does the word 'occur' mean?

Back

Take place; exist.

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What does the word 'analyze' mean?

Back

Examine in detail to understand the meaning or structure.

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What does the term 'summarize' mean?

Back

Give a brief statement of the main points.

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What does the word 'interpret' mean?

Back

Explain the meaning of information or actions.

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What does the term 'evidence' refer to?

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Facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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What does the word 'context' mean?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.