Direction Words Quiz

What is the purpose of analyzing something?

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• To examine something in detail in order to understand it

• To note details about something

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

What does it mean to summarize?

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To point out; to show evidence and reasoning

• To briefly share the main points of something

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

What should you do first when reading test directions?

• Underline important words that are directing you what to do

• Understand the vocabulary you will see on tests

• Read the directions carefully

• Read the directions again

What is the second step in reading test directions effectively?

• Read the directions again and underline important words

• Understand the vocabulary you will see on tests

• Read the directions carefully

• Summarize the main points of the directions

What is the meaning of the direction word "support"?

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

What is the meaning of the direction word "describe"?

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• to note details about something

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

What is the meaning of the direction word "support"?

• to defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• to note details about something

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

What is the meaning of the direction word "define"?

• to defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• to note details about something

• to give the meaning (definition) of something

What is the meaning of the direction word "explain"?

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

What is the meaning of the direction word "illustrate"?

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

• To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

• to make something more clear or visible