Direction Words Quiz
Authored by Rebecca Harris
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2B
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.2B
CCSS.L.8.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.1.C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
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"
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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