Academic Vocabulary SMS

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Find a synonym for connect, link, associate, and recognize.

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identify

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In a school debate, Samuel and Mason are arguing for their favorite superhero, while Ava is the judge. To win, they need Ava to _______________ their superhero choice. What does this mean?

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support

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In a class discussion, Mia, Liam, and Kai are asked to give a brief statement of the main points of a topic. What are they doing when they do this?

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summarize

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Noah, Isla, and David are having a debate. They need to reword something written or spoken by someone else. What is this process called?

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paraphrasing

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William, Evelyn, and Isla are participating in a debate competition. They need to clearly show by giving proof or evidence to _____________ their arguments.

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demonstrate

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During a group discussion, Charlotte, Jackson, and Kai were trying to _______________ a complex concept. This means they were breaking it down into its parts and examining them. What were they doing?

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analyze

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thesis...

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a subject for an essay

Front

connotation...

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a suggested, implied, or emotional meaning

Front

What word means to make something clear or easy to understand?

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clarify

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In a science experiment, Lily, Noah, and Ava are asked to make an educated guess based on their observations. What is this process called?

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hypothesis