8th Grade Winning Words & Vocab

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What does the instruction "DEFINE" ask you to do?

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Give the meaning of a word

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Which instruction tells you to "give an opinion or explanation"? Options: STATE, COMMENT, OUTLINE, REFER

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COMMENT

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What should you do if asked to "LIST"?

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Show individual items in a table or list

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What does "EXPLAIN" require you to provide?

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Detailed reasons describing a topic

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Which instruction asks you to "give visual examples - pictures, figures, and diagrams"?

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ILLUSTRATE

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What should you do if the instruction says "STATE"?

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Give the facts briefly

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If you are told to "OUTLINE," what is expected?

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Give main points and supporting details

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Which instruction means to "look back for an example"?

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REFER

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What does "DISCUSS" ask you to do?

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Describe, give examples, list points for and against, evaluate results

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If a question asks you to "COMMENT," what should you do?

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Give an opinion or explanation