OST Test Words

What does it mean to "compare"?

• To find similarities between two or more things

• To find similarities and differences between two or more things

• To write about two things

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

Write a multi-paragraph essay in which you compare the character development between passages. Consider how the character’s actions impact other characters, the plot and theme.

What does it mean to annotate?

• To highlight

• To read

• To read with purpose, highlighting and taking notes

• To take notes

How can you annotate while reading on the test?

• Highlight important parts

• Use online sticky note tool

• Write notes on scratch paper

• Annotating is stupid

What does it mean to justify your answer or thesis?

• To bring it to justice

• To pick an answer

• To show or prove that something is right

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

Be able to justify your claim with evidence from the text

What does it mean to interpret something?

• To identify it

• To determine what type of figurative language it is

• To interrupt someone

• To explain/understand what something means

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

Interpret the meaning of the simile.

What does it mean to identify?

• To explain what something means

• To point out a specific example

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

Identify two details from the passage that support the answer in Part A.

What does it mean to construct?

• To create or write

• To take apart

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

Construct a multi-paragraph essay in which both Presidents Roosevelt and Johnson use language to appeal to the American public for support...

What does it mean to infer?

• To make an educated guess based on evidence

• To guess on something

• To make it up

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

What can you infer about the character from the following sentence?

What does it mean to summarize?

• To explain the main points of a text

• To tell the story in your own words

• To tell everything that happened

What does it mean to develop?

• To take away information

• To classify into categories

• To elaborate or expand on an idea in detail

Answer explanation

Testing Example:

Read this sentence from the passage. How does the author use this sentence to develop their argument?