Content Vocabulary - Worksheet 2
Grade 2•Vocabulary•Content Vocabulary
Aligned to: L.2.4
Match each academic vocabulary word to its definition.
1.
Word Bank
contrast(verb)
to show how things are different
summarize(verb)
to tell the main points briefly
predict(verb)
to guess what will happen next
infer(verb)
to figure out from clues
describe(verb)
to tell about something in detail
analyze(verb)
to study something carefully
explain(verb)
to make something clear
compare(verb)
to look at how things are alike and different
conclude(verb)
to reach a decision based on evidence
evaluate(verb)
to judge the quality of something
2.
What is the meaning of "contrast"?
A.to show how things are different
B.to tell about something in detail
C.to study something carefully
D.to tell the main points briefly
3.
What is the meaning of "summarize"?
A.to tell the main points briefly
B.to make something clear
C.to look at how things are alike and different
D.to figure out from clues
4.
What is the meaning of "predict"?
A.to guess what will happen next
B.to tell about something in detail
C.to make something clear
D.to show how things are different
5.
What is the meaning of "infer"?
A.to study something carefully
B.to tell about something in detail
C.to look at how things are alike and different
D.to figure out from clues
6.
What is the meaning of "describe"?
A.to guess what will happen next
B.to figure out from clues
C.to look at how things are alike and different
D.to tell about something in detail
7.
What is the meaning of "analyze"?
A.to show how things are different
B.to study something carefully
C.to tell the main points briefly
D.to make something clear
8.
What is the meaning of "explain"?
A.to judge the quality of something
B.to make something clear
C.to look at how things are alike and different
D.to tell the main points briefly
9.
What is the meaning of "compare"?
A.to guess what will happen next
B.to judge the quality of something
C.to reach a decision based on evidence
D.to look at how things are alike and different
10.
What is the meaning of "conclude"?
A.to make something clear
B.to judge the quality of something
C.to look at how things are alike and different
D.to reach a decision based on evidence
11.
What is the meaning of "evaluate"?
A.to figure out from clues
B.to guess what will happen next
C.to show how things are different
D.to judge the quality of something