Direction Words Test Prep

What is the purpose of reading the directions carefully as mentioned in the handout?

• To avoid misunderstanding the test questions

• To finish the test more quickly

• To memorize the directions

• To check for any mistakes in the test

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

According to the handout, what should you do after reading the directions once?

• Start answering the questions immediately

• Read the directions again and underline important words

• Discuss the directions with a friend

• Skip any difficult words and continue

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the main function of the direction word "ANALYZE" as used in test directions?

• To describe a process in detail

• To examine something in detail to understand it

• To provide a summary of the main points

• To compare two different concepts

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which direction word suggests explaining the meaning of something in understandable terms?

• SUMMARIZE

• INTERPRET

• INDICATE

• SUPPORT

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does the direction word "DEMONSTRATE" typically require you to do in test directions?

• To show how something works or to explain something in clear terms

• To define a term or concept

• To list out facts or details

• To argue in favor of a particular viewpoint

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which direction word requires you to make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas.

• Explain

• ANALYZE

• COMPARE/
  CONTRAST

• SUMMARIZE

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of directional word requires you to note the similarities/dissimilarities between things? Or  to only note the dissimilarities between things.

• Interpret

• Compare/ Contrast

• Demonstrate

• Indicate

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

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

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

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

• To point out; to show

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which directional word asks you to briefly share the main points of something?

• DESCRIBE

• EXPLAIN

• ILLUSTRATE

• SUMMARIZE

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which type of directional word requires you to show or explain something in clear terms?

• DEMONSTRATE

• INTERPRET

• ILLUSTRATE

• DEFINE

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C