Mastering Academic Vocabulary Skills

Which of the following sentences uses the word "analyze" correctly?

• I analyze the cake to see if it was baked properly.

• She analyze the book to understand the main theme.

• They analyze the weather forecast to plan their trip.

• He analyze the movie to find out who the director is.

Read the following passage and determine the main idea. Use evidence from the text to support your answer. "Many animals have adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the desert. Camels, for example, can go for long periods without water. They store fat in their humps, which can be converted to water and energy when needed. Other animals, like the fennec fox, have large ears that help dissipate heat."

• The desert is a harsh environment.

• Camels are the only animals that can survive in the desert.

• Many animals have special adaptations to survive in the desert.

• The fennec fox is the most adapted animal in the desert.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "interpret."

• She interpret the painting as a symbol of freedom.

• He interpret the data to find the average score.

• They interpret the song to be about love.

• I interpret the map to find the treasure.

Evaluate the following scenario and determine the best course of action. Use reasoning to support your decision. "You are given a task to write a report on the impact of technology on education. You have access to various sources, including books, articles, and interviews with experts."

• Only use books as they are the most reliable source.

• Use a combination of books, articles, and interviews to gather diverse perspectives.

• Focus solely on interviews as they provide firsthand information.

• Use articles because they are the most up-to-date.

Which sentence uses the word "evaluate" correctly?

• I evaluate the cake to see if it tastes good.

• She evaluate the test to determine the highest score.

• They evaluate the movie to decide if it was entertaining.

• He evaluate the book to find out the author's purpose.

Analyze the following statement and determine its validity. Provide evidence to support your conclusion. "All students who study for exams will get high grades."

• True, because studying always leads to high grades.

• False, because some students may study but still not perform well due to various factors.

• True, because studying is the only factor that affects grades.

• False, because high grades depend solely on natural intelligence.

Select the sentence that uses the word "synthesize" correctly.

• I synthesize the ingredients to make a cake.

• She synthesize the information from different sources to write her report.

• They synthesize the music to create a new song.

• He synthesize the data to find the average.

Plan a strategy to improve your vocabulary skills. Use reasoning to justify your approach.

• Read a dictionary from cover to cover.

• Use flashcards to learn new words and practice them in sentences.

• Memorize a list of words without context.

• Only learn words that are frequently used in conversations.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "justify" correctly?

• I justify the cake to see if it was baked properly.

• She justify her decision to stay home by explaining her reasons.

• They justify the weather forecast to plan their trip.

• He justify the movie to find out who the director is.

Critique the following argument and provide a reasoned response. "Video games are harmful to children because they promote violence and reduce social interaction."

• Agree, because all video games are violent and lead to aggressive behavior.

• Disagree, because not all video games are violent, and some can improve social skills through online interaction.

• Agree, because video games are the main cause of violence in society.

• Disagree, because video games have no impact on children's behavior.