Academic Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to "analyze" information?

• To examine and break down information to understand it better

• To highlight only the differences between items

• To provide evidence for a claim

• To give a brief statement of the main points

Which word means to identify similarities and differences between two or more items?

• Summarize

• Compare

• Support

• Infer

What is the definition of "contrast"?

• To make something clear by describing it in detail

• To highlight the differences between two or more items

• To recognize and name something based on its characteristics

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence

If you are trying to find out or establish something based on evidence or reasoning, which word best describes this action?

• Determine

• Justify

• Explain

• Support

What does it mean to "explain" something?

• To provide evidence for a claim

• To make something clear by describing it in detail or giving reasons

• To give a brief statement of the main points

• To show or prove something is right

Which word means to recognize and name something based on its characteristics?

• Infer

• Identify

• Summarize

• Analyze

What does it mean to "infer"?

• To highlight differences between items

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• To provide reasons for a claim

• To make something clear by describing it

If you are asked to "justify" something, what should you do?

• Show or prove that something is right or reasonable

• Give a brief statement of the main points

• Recognize and name something

• Examine and break down information

What does it mean to "summarize"?

• To provide evidence for a claim

• To give a brief statement of the main points of something

• To make something clear by describing it

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence

Which word means to provide evidence or reasons for a claim or argument?

• Support

• Compare

• Contrast

• Identify