Academic Vocab ELA 6th

Which of the following words best defines the term "analyze"?

• To summarize

• To examine closely and in detail

• To make a prediction

• To compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the term "synthesize" mean?

• To break down into smaller parts

• To combine information from different sources to create something new

• To make a judgment or decision

• To explain the main idea

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which of the following words is the opposite of "infer"?

• Predict

• Conclude

• Assume

• Observe

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does it mean to "evaluate" something?

• To make a guess or estimation

• To give an opinion or judgment based on criteria

• To provide evidence or support for a claim

• To summarize the main points

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following words is most closely related to the term "cite"?

• Analyze

• Synthesize

• Quote

• Predict

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean to "revise" a piece of writing?

• To correct spelling and grammar errors

• To add new information or ideas

• To organize the content in a logical way

• To make changes to improve clarity and effectiveness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following words is the opposite of "coherent"?

• Logical

• Clear

• Disorganized

• Concise

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does it mean to "paraphrase" a text?

• To copy word for word

• To summarize the main points

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following words best defines the term "audience"?

• The person who wrote the text

• The intended readers or listeners of a text

• The main idea of a text

• The evidence or examples provided in a text

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean to "elaborate" on an idea?

• To provide additional details or examples

• To make a prediction about the future

• To compare and contrast different ideas

• To summarize the main points

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D