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Analyzing Key Academic Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

contrast

a)

the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association

b)

the act of comparing two similar things

c)

a method of organizing information

d)

the quality of being similar to something else

2.

Define

a)

state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

b)

to make a guess about something

c)

to create a new concept or idea

d)

to analyze and interpret data

3.

Identify

a)

establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is

b)

to define the characteristics of something

c)

to create a detailed description of something

d)

to recognize the importance of something

4.

Context

a)

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea

b)

a brief summary of a text

c)

the main idea of a story

d)

a character's background information

5.

compare

a)

estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between

b)

estimate, measure, or note the contrast

c)

analyze the similarity

d)

evaluate the relationship

6.

interpret

a)

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

b)

to make a guess about something without evidence.

c)

to repeat something in the same words.

d)

to analyze data without drawing conclusions.

7.

method

a)

a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.

b)

a random technique used to solve problems without any structure.

c)

a casual way of doing things that lacks organization.

d)

a theoretical approach that is not applicable in real-world scenarios.

8.

justify

a)

show or prove to be right or reasonable

b)

to make something appear larger than it is

c)

to argue against a point

d)

to provide a summary of information

9.

source

a)

a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained

b)

a type of energy that can be harnessed

c)

a method of communication

d)

a style of art

10.

Evaluate

a)

form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess

b)

to make a guess about something

c)

to ignore or overlook details

d)

to create a plan or strategy

11.

Assess

a)

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

b)

Ignore the details and make a guess

c)

Make a decision without any information

d)

Provide a summary of the findings

12.

Concept

a)

A specific instance of something

b)

An abstract idea; a general notion

c)

A detailed explanation of a phenomenon

d)

A tangible object or item

13.

Analyze

a)

To discover or reveal (something) through detailed examination

b)

To summarize information briefly

c)

To ignore details and focus on the main idea

d)

To compare and contrast different elements

14.

infer

a)

deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

b)

make a guess based on intuition

c)

assume something without evidence

d)

interpret data without analysis

15.

Evidence

a)

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid

b)

a type of scientific theory that is widely accepted

c)

a personal opinion based on individual experience

d)

a collection of unrelated data points

16.

summarize

a)

to express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form

b)

to provide a detailed explanation of a topic

c)

to analyze the components of a subject thoroughly

d)

to list all the facts and details about something

17.

conclude

a)

bring (something) to an end

b)

start a new beginning

c)

continue indefinitely

d)

make a temporary decision

18.

explain

a)

make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas

b)

to confuse someone by providing too much information

c)

to summarize a situation without details

d)

to ignore the details and focus on the outcome

19.

cite

a)

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work

b)

to summarize a text without providing sources

c)

to analyze a text critically

d)

to paraphrase an author's ideas without citation

20.

process

a)

a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

b)

a random occurrence without any specific sequence

c)

a single action taken to complete a task

d)

a method of evaluating performance