Test-Taking Vocabulary

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What does it mean to describe something?

Back

To give details about it.

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What should you do when asked to develop an idea?

Back

Explain the parts of it in detail.

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What does comparing two things involve?

Back

Telling how the two things are similar.

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What does inferring mean?

Back

Making an educated guess using context clues.

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What do you do when asked to compare and contrast?

Back

Tell how two things are alike and different.

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What is the purpose of context clues?

Back

To help make educated guesses about the meaning of words or ideas.

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What does it mean to analyze evidence?

Back

To examine information carefully to understand it better.

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What is a conclusion?

Back

A decision or judgment reached after considering the evidence.

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What does it mean to evaluate an argument?

Back

To assess the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.

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What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.