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Flashcard 1: Which meaning fits "draft" in "The author revised the draft": a current of air or a rough version?
Answer: A rough version. In writing, draft means preliminary version.
Flashcard 2: What does the academic word "analyze" mean in an informational text?
Answer: Examine closely to understand parts and meaning. Breaking down complex information into smaller components for study.
Flashcard 3: What does the academic word "compare" mean in an informational text?
Answer: Tell how things are alike and different. Comparing shows both similarities and differences between items.
Flashcard 4: What does the academic word "contrast" mean in an informational text?
Answer: Tell how things are different. Contrasting focuses only on differences, not similarities.
Flashcard 5: What does the academic word "conclude" mean when reading an informational passage?
Answer: Decide based on evidence in the text. Drawing final judgments from textual evidence and reasoning.
Flashcard 6: What does the academic word "evidence" mean in an informational text?
Answer: Facts or details that support a point. Evidence provides proof to back up claims or arguments.
Flashcard 7: What does the academic word "infer" mean when the author does not state something directly?
Answer: Figure out using clues and what you know. Making educated guesses based on context clues.
Flashcard 8: What does the academic word "summarize" mean for a paragraph in an informational text?
Answer: State the main ideas briefly in your own words. Condensing information to key points without copying.
Flashcard 9: What does the academic word "describe" mean in an informational text?
Answer: Tell details about how something looks or is. Providing specific characteristics and features.
Flashcard 10: What does the domain-specific science word "evaporation" mean?
Answer: Liquid changing into gas. Water molecules escape from liquid to vapor state.
Flashcard 11: What does the domain-specific science word "condensation" mean?
Answer: Gas changing into liquid. Water vapor cools and forms liquid droplets.
Flashcard 12: What does the domain-specific science word "habitat" mean?
Answer: The natural home of a plant or animal. The environment where organisms naturally live.
Flashcard 13: What does the domain-specific social studies word "economy" mean?
Answer: How people make, buy, and sell goods and services. The system of production and trade in a society.
Flashcard 14: What does the domain-specific social studies word "region" mean?
Answer: An area with common features. Geographic areas sharing similar characteristics.
Flashcard 15: Which type of word is a general academic word: used across many subjects or used mainly in one subject?
Answer: Used across many subjects. General academic words appear in multiple disciplines, not just one.
Flashcard 16: Which type of word is domain-specific: used across many subjects or mainly in one subject area?
Answer: Used mainly in one subject area. Domain-specific words are technical terms unique to particular fields.
Flashcard 17: Choose the meaning of "observe" in science: guess or watch carefully and notice details?
Answer: Watch carefully and notice details. Scientific observation requires careful attention.
Flashcard 18: Identify the meaning of "factor" in math: a number multiplied or a number added?
Answer: A number multiplied. Factors are numbers that multiply to give a product.
Flashcard 19: Which meaning fits "table" in "See Table 1 for results": a piece of furniture or an organized chart?
Answer: An organized chart. In texts, tables organize data in rows and columns.
Flashcard 20: Which clue helps define an unknown word most directly: a definition nearby or an interesting picture?
Answer: A definition nearby. Direct definitions explain words explicitly in text.
Flashcard 21: Identify the meaning of "process" in: "Photosynthesis is a process that helps plants make food."
Answer: A series of steps that happen in order. Photosynthesis involves multiple sequential steps to produce food.
Flashcard 22: Identify the meaning of "structure" in: "A plant's structure helps it stand upright and grow."
Answer: The way parts are built and arranged. Context shows how plant parts are organized to support growth.
Flashcard 23: Identify the meaning of "observe" in: "Scientists observe the ants to learn how they work together."
Answer: Watch carefully. Scientists study by watching closely to gather information.
Flashcard 24: Identify the meaning of "dense" in: "The forest was dense, so little light reached the ground."
Answer: Thick and closely packed. Context shows trees growing very close together, blocking sunlight.
Flashcard 25: What does the domain-specific social studies word "government" mean?
Answer: The people and system that make and enforce laws. Governments create rules and ensure citizens follow them.
Flashcard 26: What does the domain-specific earth science word "erosion" mean?
Answer: Movement of soil or rock by wind, water, or ice. Natural forces gradually wear away and transport earth materials.
Flashcard 27: What does the general academic phrase "as a result" signal to the reader?
Answer: A cause-and-effect result is coming. This phrase shows that what follows is an effect of what came before.
Flashcard 28: What does the general academic phrase "in contrast" signal to the reader?
Answer: A difference is coming. This transition phrase introduces an opposing or different idea.
Flashcard 29: Which definition best fits the general academic word "analyze" in informational text?
Answer: To examine closely to understand parts and meaning. Breaking down complex information into smaller parts helps understanding.
Flashcard 30: What does the general academic word "conclude" mean in a science or history text?
Answer: To decide after thinking about the evidence. Conclusions are final judgments formed after examining all information.