Academic Language Vocabulary

What is the definition of the verb "differ"?

• To be alike or similar

• To be unlike or dissimilar

• To be identical

• To be the same

What is the purpose of "analyzing" something?

• To forget it

• To ignore it

• To understand and explain it

• To memorize it without understanding

What is the definition of "categorize"?

• To mix things together

• To put things into groups according to what type, level, etc. they are

• To destroy information

• To ignore differences

What is NOT a correct use of the word "summarize"?

• "Julie summarized all of Chapter One of The Giver into one paragraph."

• "I summarized my day at school to my mom."

• "I summarized the movie by describing every scene in detail."

• "I summarized the article by highlighting the main points."

What is the purpose of making an "inference"?

• To make an educated, informed guess

• To state a fact without evidence

• To guess randomly

• To ignore clues and make a decision

What is the purpose of using the word "explain"?

• To gain and provide understanding

• To confuse someone

• To entertain

• To argue

What is the definition of the word "compare"?

• To combine two or more things into one
• To examine the similarities and differences between two or more things.
• “We made a Venn Diagram to help us note comparisons.”

What is the definition of contrast?

• The definition of contrast is the state of being similar to something else.
• Contrast refers to the process of blending colors together.
• Contrast is the term used to describe a lack of variety.
• Contrast is finding differences

What is the correct definition of "identify"?

• To identify means to change the state or nature of something.

• To identify means to determine the origin of a particular object or person.

• to recognize and name someone or something

Define "imagine".

• To physically touch something
• To form a mental image or concept of something that is not present or that is not the case.
• To cook a meal
• To run a marathon