Academic Vocabulary Set 3

What is the definition of the term "analyze"?

• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

• Use an idea in relation to a given problem or issue.

• quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "apply"?

• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

• Use an idea in relation to a given problem or issue.

• quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "cite"?

• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

• Use an idea in relation to a given problem or issue.

• quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "claim"?

• To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation.

• Use an idea in relation to a given problem or issue.

• To examine the similarities and/or differences.

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "compare"?

• To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation.

• Use an idea in relation to a given problem or issue.

• To examine the similarities and/or differences.

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "evaluate"?

• to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it; to study or analyze (something)

• Examine and judge carefully.

• to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

• to explain the meaning of something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "explore"?

• to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it; to study or analyze (something)

• Examine and judge carefully.

• to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

• to explain the meaning of something

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "determine"?

• To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation.

• Use an idea in relation to a given problem or issue.

• To examine the similarities and/or differences.

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the definition of the term "infer"?

• to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it; to study or analyze (something)

• Examine and judge carefully.

• to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

• to explain the meaning of something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the term "interpret"?

• to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it; to study or analyze (something)

• Examine and judge carefully.

• to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

• to explain the meaning of something

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D