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Academic Vocabulary Flashcards

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  1. Which word best completes this sentence? 'The teacher asked students to _____ their answers with evidence from the text.'

    Answer: Support

    To 'support' an answer means to provide evidence or reasons that back it up.

  2. What does the word 'predict' mean in an academic context?

    Answer: To say what will happen before it occurs

    'Predict' means to say what you think will happen in the future based on clues or evidence.

  3. A student writes: 'In contrast, the second experiment had different results.' What is the student doing?

    Answer: Showing a difference

    The phrase 'in contrast' signals that the student is showing a difference between two things.

  4. Which word means 'to get or gain something'?

    Answer: Obtain

    'Obtain' means to get or come to have something.

  5. What does 'relevant' mean when talking about information in a report?

    Answer: Connected to the topic being discussed

    'Relevant' means directly related or applicable to the subject at hand.

  6. Which sentence uses 'evidence' correctly?

    Answer: The student provided evidence from the article to support her claim.

    'Evidence' refers to facts or information used to prove or support a claim.

  7. What is the meaning of the word 'contribute' in this sentence: 'Exercise can contribute to better health'?

    Answer: Help cause or add to something

    'Contribute' means to help bring about a result or add to something.