Understanding Academic Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 2 - Animal Allies

Define the term "exclude" in the context of academic vocabulary.

• To include something as part of a group

• To leave something out or not include it

• To explain something in detail

• To show something with examples

Answer explanation

In academic vocabulary, "exclude" means to leave something out or not include it. This definition directly contrasts with including something as part of a group, making the correct choice clear.

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.6.4C

Which sentence best uses context clues to illustrate the meaning of "community"?

• The community gathered to celebrate the festival, showing their unity and shared interests.

• The community was a small, isolated area with no people living there.

• The community was a type of food that everyone enjoyed.

• The community was a new type of technology.

Answer explanation

The correct choice illustrates 'community' by showing people coming together for a festival, highlighting unity and shared interests, which are key aspects of a community. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does it mean to "elaborate" on a topic in an academic text?

• To briefly mention a topic

• To provide detailed information and explanation

• To exclude certain details

• To illustrate with a picture

Answer explanation

To "elaborate" on a topic means to provide detailed information and explanation, expanding on the subject rather than just mentioning it briefly or excluding details.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.2B

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "objective" in the following sentence: "The scientist remained objective, ensuring that personal feelings did not influence the results."

• Biased

• Neutral and unbiased

• Emotional

• Subjective

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'objective' refers to the scientist's approach of being 'neutral and unbiased,' as it emphasizes the absence of personal feelings affecting the results. This rules out 'biased,' 'emotional,' and 'subjective' as meanings.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of "illustrate"?

• The teacher asked the students to illustrate their points with examples.

• The teacher asked the students to exclude unnecessary details.

• The teacher asked the students to elaborate on their answers.

• The teacher asked the students to remain objective.

Answer explanation

The correct choice illustrates the meaning of 'illustrate' by showing that students should provide examples to clarify their points, which aligns with the definition of the term.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

What is the root meaning of the word "community"?

• To separate

• To come together

• To draw

• To explain

Answer explanation

The word 'community' is derived from the Latin 'communis', meaning 'to come together'. This reflects the essence of a community as a group of individuals who unite for a common purpose, making 'to come together' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.6.4B

In which context is the word "exclude" used correctly?

• The teacher decided to exclude the chapter from the test, so students didn't need to study it.

• The teacher decided to illustrate the chapter with examples.

• The teacher decided to elaborate on the chapter in detail.

• The teacher decided to make the chapter the main objective.

Answer explanation

The correct use of "exclude" is shown in the first choice, where the teacher omits the chapter from the test, indicating that students do not need to study it. The other options do not convey exclusion.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

Explain the meaning of "elaborate" using context clues from this sentence: "The author chose to elaborate on the main idea by providing several examples and details."

• To simplify

• To provide more information

• To exclude information

• To illustrate with pictures

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'elaborate' means to provide more information, as indicated by the author giving several examples and details to clarify the main idea. This rules out simplifying, excluding, or illustrating with pictures.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the word "objective" mean in the context of writing an academic paper?

• To be biased

• To be neutral and fact-based

• To be emotional

• To be subjective

Answer explanation

In academic writing, 'objective' means to be neutral and fact-based, avoiding personal biases or emotions. This ensures that the work is credible and relies on evidence rather than subjective opinions.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following best defines the term "illustrate" in academic writing?

• To exclude details

• To provide examples or visuals to explain something

• To elaborate on a topic

• To state an objective

Answer explanation

In academic writing, to "illustrate" means to provide examples or visuals to clarify a concept. This helps readers understand complex ideas better, making it the best definition among the options provided.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.2B