Academic Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of influence?

• to have an effect on someone or something

• to symbolize something

• to describe something

• to characterize something

Which sentence uses the verb influence correctly?

• My coach is a positive influence because she motivates and encourages me to do my best.

• My coach influences me by motivating and encouraging me to do my best.

What is the definition of characterize?

• Characterize means to describe someone or something.

• Characterize means to eat pizza.

• Characterize means to represent or stand for something else.

• Characterize means to have an effect on someone.

Which sentence uses the verb characterize correctly?

• I characterize Harry Potter as stubborn but noble since he sticks to a cause and tries to do what's best for others.

• When I characterize my dog, it means that I am feeding him.

What does the Statue of Liberty do?

• The Statue of Liberty symbolizes new beginnings.

• The Statue of Liberty evaluates new beginnings.

• The Statue of Liberty characterizes new beginnings.

Select the definition of symbolize.

• To describe someone or something.

• To represent or stand for something.

• To carefully judge someone or something.

Select the definition of evaluate.

• To describe someone or something.

• To represent or stand for someone or something.

• To carefully judge someone or something and determine value.

Complete the sentence: The judges from America's Got Talent ______ performers and their performances.

• evaluating

• evaluate

• evaluates

Which word is a verb?

• Analyze
• Analysis

Having great influence/effect on someone or something.

• Motivation
• Influential
• Analysis
• Evaluation