Academic Vocabulary Quiz 1

What is the meaning of the word 'analyze'?

• To ignore or overlook something

• To guess or speculate about something

• To destroy or dismantle something

• To examine or study something in detail

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of 'economy' as used in the context of money and finance?

• The economy refers to the exchange of goods and services between individuals within a community.

• The economy refers to the study of how individuals and businesses make choices about the allocation of resources.

• The economy refers to the process of creating, distributing, and consuming wealth in a society.

• The economy refers to the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a particular region or country.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'economy' as used in the context of resources and efficiency?

• The reckless and wasteful use of resources to minimize productivity and maximize waste.

• The careful and efficient management of limited resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

• The careful and efficient management of unlimited resources to minimize productivity and maximize waste.

• The random and inefficient management of unlimited resources to minimize productivity and maximize waste.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'indicate' mean?

• to hide, conceal, or obscure something

• to ignore or disregard something

• to confuse or mislead someone

• to point out, show, or suggest something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the meaning of the word 'theory'?

• A fictional story with no basis in reality

• A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world

• A wild guess with no evidence

• A random idea with no logical reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean when something 'varies'?

• It means that it is predictable.

• It means that it is constant.

• It means that it stays the same.

• It means that it changes or differs in some way.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the definition of 'economy' when referring to the management of a household or community?

• The complete absence of any management or organization of resources.

• The careful and efficient use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

• The reckless and wasteful use of resources to minimize productivity and maximize waste.

• The random and haphazard allocation of resources without any consideration for productivity or waste.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a group project, Isla uses a laser pointer to highlight important points on the presentation slide. What does the laser pointer 'indicate' in this context?

• point out

• suggest

• represent

• imply

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of the word 'theory' in the context of scientific explanations?

• Scientific explanation

• Fact

• Opinion

• Hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does it mean when something 'varies' in terms of its characteristics or attributes?

• It means that it changes or differs in some way.

• It means that it is consistent and unchanging.

• It means that it stays the same and does not change.

• It means that it is unrelated to other things.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D