December Academic Vocabulary Quiz

Jayden and Alice are working on a science project. If Jayden's actions 'affect' the outcome of the project, what does that mean?

• Jayden's actions represent a particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society

• Jayden's actions come near or nearer; he begins work on; set about

• Jayden's actions act on the project; produce an effect or change in it

• Jayden's actions are facts, statistics, or information

During a school trip, Bella, Maksym, Omar, Megan, and Alan had different activities. Which of the following activities can affect their health?

• Bella playing a video game

• Maksym watching a movie

• Omar listening to music

• Alan eating too many unhealthy foods

As Alan and Bella approach the final stages of their science project, what does the verb 'approach' mean in this context?

• A particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society

• To come near or nearer; to begin work on; set about

• Facts, statistics, or information

• To act on; produce an effect or change in

Chloe is working on a science project about climate change. What is the best approach for her to present her findings?

• Facts, statistics, or information

• A particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society

• To come near or nearer; to begin work on; set about

• To act on; produce an effect or change in

Kalea and Jayden are discussing the impact of 'culture' on society. What does the noun 'culture' mean in this context?

• To act on; produce an effect or change in

• To come near or nearer; to begin work on; set about

• Facts, statistics, or information

• A particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society

Consider a group of students: Adan, Alice, Bray, Zulie, and Omar. How does their cultural background influence their character, attitude, and outlook on life?

• It is irrelevant to their character, attitude, and outlook on life

• It has no effect on their character, attitude, and outlook on life

• It plays a dynamic role in shaping their character, attitude, and outlook on life

• It is the primary reason for their character, attitude, and outlook on life

Maksym is working on a research project and he is collecting 'data'. What does the noun 'data' mean in this context?

• Facts, statistics, or information that Maksym is collecting

• A particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society

• To come near or nearer; to begin work on; set about

• To act on; produce an effect or change in

In Zulie's science experiment, what is an example of data that she can collect?

• The process of logical deduction

• The primary reason for Maksym doing well at school

• Facts, statistics, or information about the experiment

• The best approach to solving a problem in Kalea's project

Madalyn is reading a mystery novel. At the end of the book, she is able to 'deduce' who the culprit is before the detective reveals it. What does 'deduce' mean in this context?

• A particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society

• To act on; produce an effect or change in

• To come near or nearer; to begin work on; set about

• To derive at a conclusion from something known or assumed

During a game of Clue at Alan's house, how do players Izyy, Kalea, and Omar use clues?

• To come near or nearer; to begin work on; set about

• To deduce the killer’s name, the weapon used, and the scene of the crime in Alan's house

• To act on; produce an effect or change in

• A particular form or stage of civilization; the quality of a person or society