Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary - 7th Grade Writing
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What does the word part "-logy" mean in many domain-specific words (for example, biology)?
What does the word part "-logy" mean in many domain-specific words (for example, biology)?
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Study of. This suffix creates nouns naming fields of knowledge.
Study of. This suffix creates nouns naming fields of knowledge.
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What does the word part "pre-" mean in many academic words (for example, preview)?
What does the word part "pre-" mean in many academic words (for example, preview)?
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Before. This prefix indicates something comes earlier or ahead.
Before. This prefix indicates something comes earlier or ahead.
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What does the domain-specific term "connotation" mean?
What does the domain-specific term "connotation" mean?
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The feelings or associations a word suggests. Words carry emotional weight beyond definitions.
The feelings or associations a word suggests. Words carry emotional weight beyond definitions.
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What does the general academic word "infer" mean when reading a text?
What does the general academic word "infer" mean when reading a text?
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Conclude something from evidence and clues, not stated directly. Readers must read between the lines to find implied meanings.
Conclude something from evidence and clues, not stated directly. Readers must read between the lines to find implied meanings.
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What is the meaning of the general academic word "analyze" in reading and writing?
What is the meaning of the general academic word "analyze" in reading and writing?
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Examine parts closely to understand how they work together. Breaking down complex ideas helps reveal relationships.
Examine parts closely to understand how they work together. Breaking down complex ideas helps reveal relationships.
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Which term names a word that has similar meaning to another word?
Which term names a word that has similar meaning to another word?
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Synonym. Synonyms share the same or nearly the same meaning.
Synonym. Synonyms share the same or nearly the same meaning.
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Which context clue type uses "or" or parentheses to restate a word’s meaning?
Which context clue type uses "or" or parentheses to restate a word’s meaning?
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Restatement (synonym) clue. These clues provide an equivalent word or phrase.
Restatement (synonym) clue. These clues provide an equivalent word or phrase.
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Which context clue type uses a meaning that is directly stated in the sentence?
Which context clue type uses a meaning that is directly stated in the sentence?
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Definition clue. The meaning is explicitly written in the same sentence.
Definition clue. The meaning is explicitly written in the same sentence.
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What is a context clue in a text?
What is a context clue in a text?
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A nearby word or detail that helps reveal a word’s meaning. Context clues are hints in surrounding text that clarify meaning.
A nearby word or detail that helps reveal a word’s meaning. Context clues are hints in surrounding text that clarify meaning.
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Identify the best strategy when context clues are not enough to define an unfamiliar word.
Identify the best strategy when context clues are not enough to define an unfamiliar word.
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Consult a dictionary or glossary and confirm with the sentence. Reference tools provide precise definitions when context is insufficient.
Consult a dictionary or glossary and confirm with the sentence. Reference tools provide precise definitions when context is insufficient.
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Choose the best academic word for "shows" in this sentence: "The data ___ a clear pattern."
Choose the best academic word for "shows" in this sentence: "The data ___ a clear pattern."
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indicates. "Indicates" is more precise and academic than "shows."
indicates. "Indicates" is more precise and academic than "shows."
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What does the prefix "inter-" mean?
What does the prefix "inter-" mean?
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Between or among. This prefix shows connection or relationship between things.
Between or among. This prefix shows connection or relationship between things.
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What is a root (base word) in vocabulary study?
What is a root (base word) in vocabulary study?
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The core part of a word that carries its main meaning. Roots contain the essential meaning before affixes are added.
The core part of a word that carries its main meaning. Roots contain the essential meaning before affixes are added.
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What does the prefix "pre-" mean?
What does the prefix "pre-" mean?
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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 does the instruction "use vocabulary accurately" require you to do in writing or speaking?
What does the instruction "use vocabulary accurately" require you to do in writing or speaking?
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Use the word with the correct meaning, form, and context. Accuracy means matching the word's definition and appropriate usage.
Use the word with the correct meaning, form, and context. Accuracy means matching the word's definition and appropriate usage.
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What is the difference between general academic vocabulary and domain-specific vocabulary?
What is the difference between general academic vocabulary and domain-specific vocabulary?
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Academic: used across subjects; domain-specific: tied to one field. Academic words appear in all subjects; domain-specific are unique to one subject.
Academic: used across subjects; domain-specific: tied to one field. Academic words appear in all subjects; domain-specific are unique to one subject.
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What does the suffix "-tion" usually signal about a word’s part of speech?
What does the suffix "-tion" usually signal about a word’s part of speech?
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It usually forms a noun. This suffix converts verbs into their noun forms.
It usually forms a noun. This suffix converts verbs into their noun forms.
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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The author’s main ___ is that schools need later start times."
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The author’s main ___ is that schools need later start times."
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claim. "Claim" is the academic term for an author's main argument.
claim. "Claim" is the academic term for an author's main argument.
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Choose the word that best fits an objective tone: "The results were ___ by three different experiments."
Choose the word that best fits an objective tone: "The results were ___ by three different experiments."
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verified. "Verified" maintains formal, scientific tone.
verified. "Verified" maintains formal, scientific tone.
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Identify the domain-specific term for a science investigation step: "a testable possible answer."
Identify the domain-specific term for a science investigation step: "a testable possible answer."
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hypothesis. Scientific term for an educated guess before testing.
hypothesis. Scientific term for an educated guess before testing.
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What is a word’s connotation?
What is a word’s connotation?
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The feelings or associations a word suggests. Connotation is the emotional meaning beyond literal definition.
The feelings or associations a word suggests. Connotation is the emotional meaning beyond literal definition.
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What is a word’s denotation?
What is a word’s denotation?
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Its literal dictionary meaning. Denotation is the objective, factual definition.
Its literal dictionary meaning. Denotation is the objective, factual definition.
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Which context clue type uses a situation or story details to suggest a word’s meaning?
Which context clue type uses a situation or story details to suggest a word’s meaning?
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Inference (example/situation) clue. Readers deduce meaning from surrounding context.
Inference (example/situation) clue. Readers deduce meaning from surrounding context.
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Which context clue type uses "but" or "however" to show an opposite meaning?
Which context clue type uses "but" or "however" to show an opposite meaning?
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Contrast (antonym) clue. Signal words indicate an opposing idea follows.
Contrast (antonym) clue. Signal words indicate an opposing idea follows.
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Choose the best meaning of "analyze" in academic writing.
Choose the best meaning of "analyze" in academic writing.
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Examine parts closely to understand how they work together. Analysis involves breaking down complex ideas systematically.
Examine parts closely to understand how they work together. Analysis involves breaking down complex ideas systematically.
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