Academic Vocabulary 1-20 Quiz

Mia had a clear ​ (a)   for the science fair: to win first place with her plant growth experiment. She needed to be ​ ​ (b)   in her approach, taking careful measurements each day rather than rushing through her work. Her teacher asked her to​ (c)   her hypothesis, so everyone could understand exactly what she was testing. Mia explained that she believed music affected how plants grow.

• objective
• deliberate
• clarify

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The experiment required a ​ (a)   plan that covered all aspects of plant care. Every ​ (b)   needed to be controlled, from water and sunlight to the type of soil she used.

When Mia presented her results, she made sure her explanation was ​ (c)   . Each idea connected logically to the next, making her presentation easy to follow.

• comprehensive
• factor
• coherent

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The judges examined her ​ (a)   carefully. Her detailed charts showed a ​ (b)   difference between plants that listened to classical music and those that didn't.

One judge had messy handwriting on his evaluation, and Mia had to ​ (c)   his comments. Fortunately, they were positive! He noted that her work was ​ (d)   to current research.

Mia won first place, proving that careful planning leads to success!

• evidence
• significant
• decipher
• relevant

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Max needed to ​ (a)   the final chapters of the mystery novel before his book club meeting tomorrow. His English teacher, Mr. Johnson, had taught the class to carefully ​ (b)   between important clues and red herrings when reading mysteries. "You must ​ (c)   your interpretations with evidence from the text," Mr. Johnson always said. "Never just guess."

• analyze
• distinguish
• justify

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

After taking notes on the surprising plot twist, Max began to ​ (a)   what might have motivated the main character's actions. Though not directly stated in the book, he could ​ (b)   that the character's childhood experiences had shaped their decisions.

• conclude
• infer

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Max's friend Zachary offered to ​ (a)   his book review. "Let me ​ (b)   your quotes from the book," he said. "I want to make sure you're referencing the text accurately."

• verify
• critique

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

"I need to ​ (a)   athat I misunderstood the author's message at first," Max admitted. "But I can still ​ (b)   that my overall interpretation is valid."

Zach helped Max ​ (c)   his analysis by finding additional examples from earlier chapters. By working together, they created a book review they could both be proud of.

• acknowledge
• assert
• validate

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D