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English Quiz - Words Used in Science 01 (Questions)

Science uses exact vocabulary. Learn terms like variable, hypothesis, and evaluate to read experiments clearly and write explanations that make sense in exams.

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Fascinating Fact:

Hypothesis is a sensible idea you can test, for example plants grow faster when they get more light.

In KS3 English, you will meet science words in reports, articles, and exam questions. Understanding key terms helps you follow methods, interpret results, and write clear, concise conclusions.

  • Hypothesis: A testable idea that predicts what will happen in an investigation.
  • Variable: Something that can change in an experiment, such as light level or temperature.
  • Conclusion: A short statement explaining what the results show and whether the hypothesis was supported.
What does variable mean in a science investigation?

In science, a variable is a factor that can change. You usually change one independent variable, measure a dependent variable, and keep control variables the same.

What is the difference between method, results, and conclusion?

The method explains the steps you follow, results present the data you collected, and the conclusion interprets the data to answer the question.

What does reliable mean when describing an experiment?

Reliable means the results are consistent. Repeating tests, averaging readings, and controlling variables make findings more trustworthy.

1. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Electrical circuit
[ ] Circular area
[ ] Gym session
[ ] Path of current
[ ] Running track
2. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Opaque
[ ] Not see through
[ ] Precious gem
[ ] See through
[ ] Transparent
3. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Current
[ ] Dried fruit
[ ] Flow of charge around a circuit
[ ] Grape
[ ] Money
4. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Conductor
[ ] Allows electrical current to flow
[ ] Collects fares
[ ] Does not allow electrical current to flow
[ ] Leads music
5. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Density
[ ] Ratio of heaviness to area
[ ] Ratio of size to thickness
[ ] Ratio of thickness to size
[ ] Ratio of weight to volume
6. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Classification
[ ] Groups of living things
[ ] Mixture of fossils
[ ] Selection of classrooms
[ ] Size of classes
7. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Resistor
[ ] Allows electrical current to flow
[ ] Allows water current to flow
[ ] Does not allow air current to flow
[ ] Does not allow electrical current to flow
8. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Reactivity series
[ ] List of metals in order of chemical reactivity
[ ] List of physical reactions
[ ] List of plastics in order of chemical reactivity
[ ] List of reactions in response to physical activity
9. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Alkali
[ ] Concentrates acids
[ ] Makes acids stronger
[ ] Neutralises strong acids
[ ] Stabilises acids
10. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Refraction
[ ] Anger
[ ] Bending of light
[ ] Ire
[ ] Reflection

 

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English Quiz - Words Used in Science 01 (Answers)
1. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Electrical circuit
[ ] Circular area
[ ] Gym session
[x] Path of current
[ ] Running track
"Circuit training" means a session at the gym!
2. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Opaque
[x] Not see through
[ ] Precious gem
[ ] See through
[ ] Transparent
"Transparent" means "see through"
3. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Current
[ ] Dried fruit
[x] Flow of charge around a circuit
[ ] Grape
[ ] Money
A "currant" is a dried grape!
4. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Conductor
[x] Allows electrical current to flow
[ ] Collects fares
[ ] Does not allow electrical current to flow
[ ] Leads music
In science, "to conduct" means "to allow the passage of current"
5. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Density
[ ] Ratio of heaviness to area
[ ] Ratio of size to thickness
[ ] Ratio of thickness to size
[x] Ratio of weight to volume
"Ratio" means proportion
6. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Classification
[x] Groups of living things
[ ] Mixture of fossils
[ ] Selection of classrooms
[ ] Size of classes
"To classify" means to sort methodically
7. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Resistor
[ ] Allows electrical current to flow
[ ] Allows water current to flow
[ ] Does not allow air current to flow
[x] Does not allow electrical current to flow
A resistor resists current flow
8. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Reactivity series
[x] List of metals in order of chemical reactivity
[ ] List of physical reactions
[ ] List of plastics in order of chemical reactivity
[ ] List of reactions in response to physical activity
A racing pulse might be a response to physical activity!
9. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Alkali
[ ] Concentrates acids
[ ] Makes acids stronger
[x] Neutralises strong acids
[ ] Stabilises acids
Alkalis also combine with acids to form salts
10. Select the correct meaning for the following term.
Refraction
[ ] Anger
[x] Bending of light
[ ] Ire
[ ] Reflection
"To refract" means "to bend back or alter the course of"