Week 10

Academic Vocabulary

Identify
to know and say who someone is or what
something is

Synonyms for Identify

distinguish
to single out
pinpoint
Can you identify another example?

Sample Test Question:

Cite evidence for each piece of information and
identify the source title or number.

Illustrate
to give examples in order to make
(something) easier to understand

Synonyms for Illustrate

demonstrate
exemplify
clarify
Can you identify another example?

Sample Test Questions:

It illustrates the importance of finding the
explanation behind the event.

Which sentence from the text best illustrates

the inference made in part A?

Review
Can you use the following words correctly in a
sentence?
Alternative
Analyze
Apply
Approximate
Assume
Conclude

Consequent
Context
Convert
Contribute
Credible
Determine

Develop
Distinct
Effect
Emphasize
Evident
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