Academic Vocabulary #1

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

• To make an educated guess about the future

• To judge or assess the quality of something

• To examine something carefully and in detail

• To give a brief statement of the main points

Which term refers to a conclusion or deduction based on evidence and reasoning?

• Interpret

• Evaluate

• Inference

• Conclusion

What does it mean to "evaluate" something?

• To examine something carefully and in detail

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

• To explain or understand the meaning of something

• To make an educated guess about the future

Which term means to make an educated guess about what will happen in the future based on evidence or prior knowledge?

• Summarize

• Predict

• Contrast

• Compare

What does it mean to "summarize" something?

• To examine something carefully and in detail

• To give a brief statement of the main points or ideas

• To point out the differences between two or more things

• To judge or assess the quality of something

Which term refers to examining the similarities between two or more things?

• Contrast

• Interpret

• Compare

• Analyze

Which term refers to examining the differences between two or more things?

• Contrast

• Compare

• Interpret

• Analyze

Which term refers to facts, data, or information that supports a claim or conclusion?

• Conclusion

• Interpretation

• Evidence

• Prediction

What does the term "conclusion" mean?

• A) A decision or opinion reached after considering evidence or reasoning

• B) To examine something carefully and in detail

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

• D) To make an educated guess about the future

Which term means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas?

• A) Evaluate

• B) Interpret

• C) Summarize

• D) Analyze