WorksheetsAnalyzing Key Academic Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
contrast
the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association
the act of comparing two similar things
a method of organizing information
the quality of being similar to something else
Define
state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
to make a guess about something
to create a new concept or idea
to analyze and interpret data
Identify
establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is
to define the characteristics of something
to create a detailed description of something
to recognize the importance of something
Context
the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea
a brief summary of a text
the main idea of a story
a character's background information
compare
estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between
estimate, measure, or note the contrast
analyze the similarity
evaluate the relationship
interpret
explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
to make a guess about something without evidence.
to repeat something in the same words.
to analyze data without drawing conclusions.
method
a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.
a random technique used to solve problems without any structure.
a casual way of doing things that lacks organization.
a theoretical approach that is not applicable in real-world scenarios.
justify
show or prove to be right or reasonable
to make something appear larger than it is
to argue against a point
to provide a summary of information
source
a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
a type of energy that can be harnessed
a method of communication
a style of art
Evaluate
form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess
to make a guess about something
to ignore or overlook details
to create a plan or strategy
Assess
Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
Ignore the details and make a guess
Make a decision without any information
Provide a summary of the findings
Concept
A specific instance of something
An abstract idea; a general notion
A detailed explanation of a phenomenon
A tangible object or item
Analyze
To discover or reveal (something) through detailed examination
To summarize information briefly
To ignore details and focus on the main idea
To compare and contrast different elements
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
make a guess based on intuition
assume something without evidence
interpret data without analysis
Evidence
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid
a type of scientific theory that is widely accepted
a personal opinion based on individual experience
a collection of unrelated data points
summarize
to express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form
to provide a detailed explanation of a topic
to analyze the components of a subject thoroughly
to list all the facts and details about something
conclude
bring (something) to an end
start a new beginning
continue indefinitely
make a temporary decision
explain
make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas
to confuse someone by providing too much information
to summarize a situation without details
to ignore the details and focus on the outcome
cite
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work
to summarize a text without providing sources
to analyze a text critically
to paraphrase an author's ideas without citation
process
a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
a random occurrence without any specific sequence
a single action taken to complete a task
a method of evaluating performance
