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Pilot Tier 2 Diagnostic 1 - Answer Key

Teacher copy. 30 questions, 8 verification words.

Part 1: Word meanings

#WordAnswerCorrect definition
1 alter D to change something
2 ambiguous A unclear because it can have more than one possible meaning
3 analyze C to examine something carefully by looking at its parts
4 approach B a way of dealing with something; or to come closer
5 approximate D close to the exact amount; or to estimate roughly
6 arbitrary C based on a choice or decision without a clear reason or rule
7 consequence B a result or effect, especially one caused by an action
8 consistent A staying the same over time or agreeing with something else
9 contrast A a clear difference; or to show how things are different
10 derive B to get or develop something from a source
11 distinguish C to recognize or show the difference between things
12 establish D to create, set up, or show something clearly
13 evaluate D to judge the quality, value, or effectiveness of something
14 evident B clear or easy to see or understand
15 factor C something that helps cause or influence a result
16 indicate A to show, point out, or suggest something
17 inevitable D certain to happen or impossible to avoid
18 infer B to reach a conclusion from evidence or clues
19 interpret C to explain or understand the meaning of something
20 justify A to give good reasons or evidence to show that something is reasonable
21 maintain C to keep something going, at the same level, or in good condition
22 obtain B to get or acquire something
23 perspective D a particular way of seeing or thinking about something
24 relevant A directly connected to the topic or situation
25 reluctant D unwilling or hesitant to do something
26 require A to need something or to make something necessary
27 significant B important or large enough to matter
28 subsequent C coming after something else
29 sufficient D enough for a particular purpose
30 valid A reasonable, acceptable, or supported well enough to be trusted

Part 2: Verification words

#WordQ#Expected meaning
1 alter 1 to change something
2 approach 4 a way of dealing with something; or to come closer
3 arbitrary 6 based on a choice or decision without a clear reason or rule
4 evident 14 clear or easy to see or understand
5 factor 15 something that helps cause or influence a result
6 justify 20 to give good reasons or evidence to show that something is reasonable
7 perspective 23 a particular way of seeing or thinking about something
8 reluctant 25 unwilling or hesitant to do something
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