Vocabulary in Context
A word meaning “careful and exact,” often used to describe scientific procedures.
Meticulous
The main idea of a passage is best described as this.
The central point the author wants to communicate
A story with characters and plot is most likely from this reading type.
Literature
Solve: 3x + 5 = 20
X=5
The sum of angles in a triangle.
Answer: 180°
In a passage, this word most often means “to suggest without stating directly.”
Imply
A tone that shows the author is slightly amused but critical.
Wry
A passage analyzing voting trends is most likely from this category.
Social Science
A function that grows at a constant rate is this type of function.
Linear
A right triangle has one angle measuring this.
Answer: 90°
A word meaning “to strengthen an argument by providing evidence.”
Bolster
When an author writes to “inform,” they are doing this.
Providing factual information without persuasion
A passage explaining a scientific experiment belongs to this reading type.
Science
If f(x) = 2x², what is f(3)?
18
The formula for the area of a circle.
Answer: πr²
A word meaning “not easily convinced; having doubts.”
Skeptical
A passage that criticizes a policy is most likely written for this purpose.
To argue or persuade
A speech by a U.S. president is most likely this type of document.
Historical document
The expression (x + 4)(x – 4) simplifies to this.
Answer: x² – 16
In a right triangle, sin(θ) equals this ratio.
Answer: Opposite / Hypotenuse
A word meaning “to reduce the severity or seriousness of something.”
Mitigate
A tone that combines admiration and deep respect.
Reverent
A passage comparing two scientific theories is most likely doing this.
Evaluating scientific claims
A system with no solution is called this.
Answer: Inconsistent
A triangle with sides 3, 4, and 5 is this special type of triangle.
Answer: Right triangle (Pythagorean triple)