Unit 1 Academic Vocabulary Practice Test (Fall Edition)

During the fall, many animals begin to gather food and prepare for winter. From this behavior, we can ______ that they are getting ready for the colder months.

• derive

• conclude

• obtain

• interpret

Answer explanation

The best choice is 'conclude' because it implies reaching a logical decision based on observed behavior, such as animals gathering food for winter. 'Derive', 'obtain', and 'interpret' do not fit as well in this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

When you see leaves changing color in the fall, it can ______ that the trees are preparing for winter.

• indicate

• assume

• seek

• analyze

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'indicate' because it means to show or signal something. In this context, the changing color of leaves signals that trees are preparing for winter.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

To understand why pumpkins are popular during Halloween, you need to look at the ______ of the holiday and its traditions.

• context

• approach

• derive

• obtain

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'context' because understanding the context of Halloween and its traditions helps explain the popularity of pumpkins during the holiday, unlike the other options which do not fit the sentence meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

If you ______ the way squirrels gather nuts in the fall, you might notice they are storing them for the winter.

• interpret

• assume

• analyze

• seek

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'analyze' because it implies a careful examination of how squirrels gather nuts, leading to the understanding that they are storing them for winter. 'Interpret' and 'assume' lack this depth, while 'seek' is unrelated.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

When you ______ a new way to carve a pumpkin, you might find it easier to create unique designs.

• obtain

• derive

• approach

• conclude

Answer explanation

The word 'approach' fits best in the context, as it suggests finding a new method or technique for carving pumpkins, leading to unique designs. 'Obtain', 'derive', and 'conclude' do not convey this meaning effectively.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

If you ______ that all leaves fall off trees in autumn without checking, you might be surprised to learn that some trees keep their leaves.

• assume

• interpret

• indicate

• derive

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'assume' because it implies making a belief without verification. The sentence suggests that if you assume all leaves fall, you may be surprised to find that some trees retain their leaves.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

By looking at the patterns of migration, scientists can ______ some conclusions of where birds go during the fall.

• seek

• derive

• obtain

• conclude

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'derive' because it implies drawing conclusions based on evidence, which fits the context of analyzing migration patterns to understand bird movements during fall.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

On Halloween night most kids go out ______ lots of candy.

• obtaining

• seeking

• analyzing

• interpreting

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'seeking' because it means looking for or trying to find something. On Halloween, kids go out seeking lots of candy, which aligns with the context of the holiday.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E

When you ______ the meaning of a spooky story, you might find that it teaches a lesson about bravery.

• interpret

• assume

• indicate

• derive

Answer explanation

When you interpret a spooky story, you analyze its meaning, which can reveal lessons about bravery. The other options do not fit the context of understanding or analyzing a story's message.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

If you want to ______ the perfect pumpkin for carving, you should visit a pumpkin patch in the fall.

• conclude

• obtain

• analyze

• seek

Answer explanation

To obtain means to get or acquire something. In this context, you want to get the perfect pumpkin for carving, making 'obtain' the most suitable choice. The other options do not fit the context of acquiring a pumpkin.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.2E