7th & 8th Grade Academic Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'analyze'?

• To examine something in detail and to understand its nature or structure

• To analyze means to only look at the surface of something

• To analyze means to make assumptions without evidence

• To ignore something completely

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the word 'evaluate' mean?

• To ignore or disregard completely

• To increase or amplify

• To assess or judge the value, quality, importance, or extent of something

• To simplify or make easier

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 'infer'?

• To deduce or conclude something based on evidence or reasoning

• To follow someone else's instructions blindly

• To make a wild guess without any evidence

• To forget or ignore 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 does 'summarize' mean?

• To give a brief overview or summary of something

• To ignore the main points

• To expand on a topic

• To provide a detailed analysis

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 meaning of 'synthesize'?

• To ignore and disregard different components

• To combine or create something by bringing together different elements or components

• To break apart and separate different elements

• To simplify and reduce the complexity of different elements

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does 'context' refer to?

• The size of an object

• The weight of an object

• The color of an object

• The meaning or circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of 'annotate'?

• To provide explanatory notes or comments

• To erase or remove

• To dance in a lively manner

• To cook food over an open flame

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'predict' mean?

• To ignore current information

• To remember a past event

• To make an uneducated guess

• To make an educated guess about a future event or outcome based on current information or past experience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What is the meaning of 'clarify'?

• To make something more confusing

• To obscure the meaning of something

• To complicate a situation

• To make something clear or understandable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'comprehend' mean?

• Understand

• Ignore

• Misinterpret

• Confuse

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C