Direction Words Quiz

What does the direction word "ANALYZE" mean?

• 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 means to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

What is the purpose of the direction word "ILLUSTRATE" according to the handout?

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To make something clear or visible

• To point out; to show

• To compare means to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

Which of the following best describes the use of the direction word COMPARE?

• To make something more clear or visible

• to share how two or more things are alike or similar

• to share how two or more things are different from each other

• to show; to explain something in clear terms

Which of the following best describes the use of the direction word CONTRAST?

• To make something more clear or visible

• to share how two or more things are alike or similar

• to share how two or more things are different from each other

• to show; to explain something in clear terms

What does the direction word "INTERPRET" require you to do?

• To briefly share the main points of something

• To make something clear or visible

• To explain the meaning of something; to present something in understandable terms

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

What might the direction word "SUMMARIZE" mean in test directions?

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

• to briefly share the main points of something

• to figure out something using evidence and reasoning; "reading between the lines"

• to note details about something

What is the function of the direction word "DEMONSTRATE" in the context of test directions?

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

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

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To figure out something by using evidence and reasoning; "reading between the lines"

What does the direction word "INDICATE" mean?

• To make something clear or visible

• To compare means to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

• To point out; to show

• To note details about something

What might you do if you see the direction word "DESCRIBE" in test directions?

• figure out something by using evidence and reasoning: "reading between the lines"

• make something more clear or visible

• to note details about something

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

What is the purpose of the direction word "SUPPORT" according to the handout?

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

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

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

• To figure out something by using evidence and reasoning; "reading between the lines"