Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary - 6th Grade Writing
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Which option is the best meaning of the suffix "-able" in academic words?
Which option is the best meaning of the suffix "-able" in academic words?
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Able to be. This suffix shows capability or possibility.
Able to be. This suffix shows capability or possibility.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "summarize"?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "summarize"?
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State the main ideas briefly without extra details. Captures essential points in condensed form.
State the main ideas briefly without extra details. Captures essential points in condensed form.
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Choose the word that best matches the definition: "information that supports a claim."
Choose the word that best matches the definition: "information that supports a claim."
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evidence. Claims need factual support to be convincing.
evidence. Claims need factual support to be convincing.
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Identify the more precise academic word to replace "a lot of" in formal writing.
Identify the more precise academic word to replace "a lot of" in formal writing.
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many. "Many" is more formal and precise than "a lot of."
many. "Many" is more formal and precise than "a lot of."
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "consequence"?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "consequence"?
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A result or effect of an action or event. Actions lead to outcomes, both positive and negative.
A result or effect of an action or event. Actions lead to outcomes, both positive and negative.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "specific"?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "specific"?
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Exact and detailed rather than general. Precision requires focused, particular details.
Exact and detailed rather than general. Precision requires focused, particular details.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "relevant"?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "relevant"?
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Directly related to the topic or question. Information must connect meaningfully to the subject.
Directly related to the topic or question. Information must connect meaningfully to the subject.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "cite" in writing?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "cite" in writing?
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Quote or refer to evidence from a source. Academic writing requires crediting sources properly.
Quote or refer to evidence from a source. Academic writing requires crediting sources properly.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "contrast"?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "contrast"?
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Show how two things are different. Highlights distinctions between items being compared.
Show how two things are different. Highlights distinctions between items being compared.
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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "From the clues, I can ___ that he is nervous."
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "From the clues, I can ___ that he is nervous."
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infer. "Infer" means to deduce from available clues.
infer. "Infer" means to deduce from available clues.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "evaluate" in an argument?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "evaluate" in an argument?
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Judge quality using reasons and evidence. Critical thinking requires assessing strengths and weaknesses.
Judge quality using reasons and evidence. Critical thinking requires assessing strengths and weaknesses.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "infer" when reading a text?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "infer" when reading a text?
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Make a logical guess using clues and prior knowledge. Readers draw conclusions beyond what's directly stated.
Make a logical guess using clues and prior knowledge. Readers draw conclusions beyond what's directly stated.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "analyze" in school writing?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "analyze" in school writing?
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Examine parts closely to understand how something works or means. Breaking down complex ideas helps reveal relationships and meaning.
Examine parts closely to understand how something works or means. Breaking down complex ideas helps reveal relationships and meaning.
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Which option is the best meaning of the prefix "pre-" in academic words?
Which option is the best meaning of the prefix "pre-" in academic words?
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Before. This prefix indicates something comes earlier in time.
Before. This prefix indicates something comes earlier in time.
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What is the best strategy to determine the meaning of an unknown word: use a dictionary first or use context first?
What is the best strategy to determine the meaning of an unknown word: use a dictionary first or use context first?
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Use context first; confirm with a dictionary if needed. Context provides immediate understanding; dictionaries verify.
Use context first; confirm with a dictionary if needed. Context provides immediate understanding; dictionaries verify.
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What does the domain-specific term "context clue" mean?
What does the domain-specific term "context clue" mean?
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A nearby word or detail that helps explain an unfamiliar word. Surrounding text provides meaning hints.
A nearby word or detail that helps explain an unfamiliar word. Surrounding text provides meaning hints.
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What does the domain-specific term "point of view" mean in a story?
What does the domain-specific term "point of view" mean in a story?
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The narrator’s perspective (first, third limited, third omniscient). Who tells the story affects how readers experience it.
The narrator’s perspective (first, third limited, third omniscient). Who tells the story affects how readers experience it.
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What does the domain-specific term "theme" mean in literature?
What does the domain-specific term "theme" mean in literature?
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A central message or lesson about life. Authors convey universal truths through their stories.
A central message or lesson about life. Authors convey universal truths through their stories.
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Which context clue type defines the word directly in the sentence or with punctuation?
Which context clue type defines the word directly in the sentence or with punctuation?
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Definition clue (often with commas, dashes, or parentheses). The text explicitly states or marks the word's meaning.
Definition clue (often with commas, dashes, or parentheses). The text explicitly states or marks the word's meaning.
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What is the meaning of the term "domain-specific vocabulary" in school texts?
What is the meaning of the term "domain-specific vocabulary" in school texts?
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Words mainly used in one subject area (for example, photosynthesis, numerator). These specialized terms belong to particular fields of study.
Words mainly used in one subject area (for example, photosynthesis, numerator). These specialized terms belong to particular fields of study.
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Which option best defines "acquire" as used in "acquire and use vocabulary"?
Which option best defines "acquire" as used in "acquire and use vocabulary"?
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To learn and gain a word so you can use it correctly. Acquiring means adding words to your vocabulary through learning.
To learn and gain a word so you can use it correctly. Acquiring means adding words to your vocabulary through learning.
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What does it mean to "use a word accurately" in speaking or writing?
What does it mean to "use a word accurately" in speaking or writing?
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Use the word with the correct meaning, form, and context. Accurate use requires proper meaning, grammar, and situation.
Use the word with the correct meaning, form, and context. Accurate use requires proper meaning, grammar, and situation.
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What is the meaning of "context clue" when figuring out a word in a text?
What is the meaning of "context clue" when figuring out a word in a text?
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A hint from nearby words or sentences that helps define a word. Context clues use surrounding text to reveal word meanings.
A hint from nearby words or sentences that helps define a word. Context clues use surrounding text to reveal word meanings.
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Which context clue type uses examples to help define an unknown word?
Which context clue type uses examples to help define an unknown word?
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Example clue (often signaled by "such as" or "for instance"). Examples illustrate the unknown word's meaning through instances.
Example clue (often signaled by "such as" or "for instance"). Examples illustrate the unknown word's meaning through instances.
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Which context clue type uses a synonym near the unknown word to show meaning?
Which context clue type uses a synonym near the unknown word to show meaning?
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Synonym clue. Similar words nearby help reveal the unknown word's meaning.
Synonym clue. Similar words nearby help reveal the unknown word's meaning.
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