NBT Academic Vocabulary and Language Flashcards
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What does 'to extrapolate' mean in an academic context?
Answer: To extend known data to predict unknown outcomes
To extrapolate means to extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends will continue. It involves making predictions beyond the observed data.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:
Answer: The study, which was conducted in 2024, revealed important findings.
A non-restrictive relative clause ('which was conducted in 2024') must be enclosed in commas on both sides. This separates additional information from the main clause.
What does 'to mitigate' mean?
Answer: To make less severe or reduce
To mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful. In South African policy discussions, for example, one might speak of mitigating the effects of load shedding.
Which transition word best shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
Answer: Consequently
'Consequently' introduces a result or effect of something previously stated. 'However' shows contrast, 'furthermore' adds information, and 'meanwhile' shows simultaneity.
In the sentence 'The author's argument is tenuous at best,' what does 'tenuous' mean?
Answer: Weak and unsupported
Tenuous means very weak or slight, lacking a sound basis. It derives from the Latin 'tenuis' meaning thin. A tenuous argument lacks strong evidence or logical foundation.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence introduces the main idea or argument of a paragraph. It is usually the first sentence and tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.