Academic Vocabulary Set 1

Which sentences uses the word "abbreviate" correctly?

• I didn't have any butter, so I abbreviated by using margarin.

• The Museum of Art is a lot to say, so we abbreviate by calling it the MOA.

• I abbreviated all the extra paper.

Which sentence uses the word interpret correctly?

• He was able to interpret the ancient record from reformed Egyptian into English.

• There was a lot of tension interpret the two people.

• He interprets music for commercials.

Which sentence uses the word portray correctly?

• The actor wanted to portray a hero who was brave but inexperienced.

• Portray the baseball flying over the fence.

• I portray there will be a storm later.

Which sentence uses the word "credible" correctly?

• His super strength was absolutely credible.

• I knew we could trust her because she got her information from a credible source.

• My cousin is credible because he is terrible at math.

Which sentence uses the word "effectively" correctly?

• He eats effectively, stuffing himself till he throws up.

• They get along effectively.

• She works effectively, setting time aside for her highest priority tasks first.