Academic Vocabulary

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What does the word "analyze" mean?

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To examine something in detail

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What is the purpose of analyzing something?

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To understand it

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What does the verb "identify" mean?

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To recognize someone or something and understand exactly who or what it is.

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When a person looks at how dogs and cats are similar, what are they doing?

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Comparing

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What is the definition of the verb "contrast"?

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To find the differences between two or more things

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Which of the following is a synonym for "interpret"? Hide, Confuse, Explain, Question

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Explain

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What is the primary action involved in interpreting something?

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Finding or understanding its meaning

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What are 3 things that you should do when you "summarize"?

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Make your answer shorter than the text, Use your own words, Discuss the main ideas but not all the details.

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What is the definition of the verb "support"?

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To provide evidence for something. To show or prove that something is true.

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What is the definition of the verb "justify"?

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To show or prove to be right