Academic Vocabulary Mixed Practice

Which of the answers below are the definition for the word: "vary"?

• to change or alter, to become different or more diverse

• to stress single out as important

• to have an affect on; influence; alter

• to compare two people or things to show how they are different

What part of speech is the bold word in the sentence? The lawyer had EVIDENCE that his client did not commit the crime.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

• verb

Which of the following is a synonym for the word "approximate"?

• appraisal

• conclude

• expose

• differ

Which part of speech is the bold word in the sentence? "The CONTRAST in colors are very beautiful."

• noun

• verb

• preposition

• none of the above

True or False: A synonym for evidence is proof.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the BEST synonym for component?

• a guess

• to compare

• key piece

• a quote

Which one(s) of the following are synonyms for sequence?

• order

• series

• part of

• all of the above

Complete the following sentence: John had to ______ the answer from the book to prove his thinking.

• cite

• claim

• verify

• contrast

Which of the following is the BEST way to verify someone?

• ask them thier name and birthdate

• ask them to see their license

• Give them a CAPTCHA (verification system)

• all of the above

Which of the following is the BEST synonym for contrast?

• similar

• different

• color

• none of the above