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2. Analysis Analysis Side 1 Side 2 noun Meaning:
A careful study of something that helps you understand it
Synonyms:
Study or examination
Word partners:
A thorough/in-depth analysis
Conduct an analysis
Cognate:
Analisis
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Analysis
noun
Sentence Frame: The vet conducted several analyses of our rabbit’s blood to find out what was wrong with her
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3. 1 analysis DAY the Egyptian symbols. Say it: a • nal • y • sis
noun 1
Say it: a • nal • y • sis
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Meaning
a careful study of something that helps you understand it
Examples
After a careful analysis, the explorer was able to
the Egyptian symbols.
Synonyms
study; examination
A close analysis of the
damaged leaf showed that a had been eating it.
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Forms
Singular: analysis
Plural: analyses
Family
Verb: analyze
Adjective: analytical
Word Partners
a thorough/an in-depth analysis
conduct an analysis
Examples
After listening to the short story, we had to write a thorough analysis of the setting and plot of the story.
Every year, the health inspector conducts an analysis of the town’s drinking water to make sure it’s safe.
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The vet conducted several analyses of our blood to find out what was wrong with her.
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4. 1 position DAY Say it: po • si • tion Write it: Write it again: noun
Meaning
an opinion or judgment on a subject
Examples
My cousin’s position on recycling, is that we all have a responsibility to take care of the .
Synonyms
opinion; point of view
During a debate, two people take opposite positions
on an issue and defend them with strong .
Forms
Singular: position
Plural: positions
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Word Partners
defend my/your/his/her/ our/their position
Examples
Copernicus was the first astronomer to suggest that the Earth moved around the Sun. He used several mathematical equations to defend his position to other scientists
It’s important to have all of the facts about a situation before you
take a position on it.
take a position on (a problem, an issue, an event)
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If our school decided to separate boys and girls into different classes, I would take the position that it was (a/an) idea.
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5. 1 data DAY Say it: da • ta Write it: Write it again: noun TOOLKIT
Meaning
information or facts about something that has been studied
Examples
During our to the forest, we collected data
about the plants and animals we saw there.
Synonyms
information; facts
A clear and easy way to present data is to put it into a .
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Forms
Singular: datum
Plural: data
Word Partners
interpret data
Examples
Many large companies gather and interpret data about people based on what they buy and search for online.
An important piece of data that a school should have about its students is whether they have any serious allergies.
a piece of data
Try It
A piece of data that you would need to include on a library card application is your .
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6. 1 evidence DAY Say it: e • vi • dence Write it: Write it again: noun
Meaning
facts that show that something is true
Examples
The fossilized footprint in the stone is evidence that a
walked there millions of years ago.
Synonyms
proof; support
The broken and boarded provided convincing
evidence that no one was living in the house anymore.
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Singular: evidence
Plural: evidence
Word Partners
sufficient/insufficient evidence
provide evidence to support
Examples
The jury found the defendant not guilty because there was
insufficient evidence to convict her of the crime.
People are more likely to agree with your opinion if you can provide evidence to support it.
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I had a strong feeling that my brother had taken my , but I did not have sufficient evidence to support my belief.
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7. 1 indicate DAY Say it: in • di • cate Write it: Write it again: verb
Meaning
points to or shows that something is likely to be true
Examples
The forecast indicates that it will be warm and sunny all week.
Synonyms
point to; show
My cousin’s itchy eyes and runny nose clearly indicate
that he is to our cat.
Forms
Present: I/You/We/They He/She/It
Past:
Family
Nouns: indication, indicator
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indicate indicates indicated
Word Partners
clearly indicate
Examples
The directions on the cough syrup bottle clearly indicate that children under 12 should not take the medicine.
The fact that many people get colds and flu during the winter does not necessarily indicate that the cold weather causes the sicknesses.
does not necessarily indicate
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The GPS in our rental car clearly indicated that we needed to to get to the hotel, but my father ignored it and went his own way.
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8. 1 concept DAY Say it: con • cept Write it: Write it again: noun
Meaning
a broad idea or belief about what something is or how something works
Examples
Talented programmers can take a fun concept
and turn it into an actual, working .
Synonyms
thought; idea
My dog must have a basic concept of time because he always knows when it’s time for a .
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Forms
Singular: concept
Plural: concepts
Family
Adjective: conceptual
Word Partners
a challenging/basic concept
explore the concept of
Examples
Sharing toys can be a challenging concept for toddlers to grasp
Many novels for middle schoolers explore the concept of growing up.
Try It
I wish everyone understood the basic concept of manners, and used polite
such as please, thank you, and excuse me.
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