Critical Verbs Quiz #3

During a class discussion, Benjamin was asked to paraphrase a paragraph from the textbook. What does the word "paraphrase" mean?

• To say

• Put in different words

• Sum up

• Hold up

During a class presentation, Arjun was asked to refer to a specific section of the textbook. What does "refer" mean in this context?

• Describe in detail

• Combine to make a more complete product

• Mention

• Show clearly

Olivia read a story to her class. What does it mean if she is asked to "retell" the story?

• Say in your own words

• Outline; follow the course

• Sum up

• Hold up

Rohan was unsure about the best way to improve his presentation. What did his teacher suggest?

• To say

• Describe in detail

• Show clearly

• Hold up

During a group project, Maya was asked to "summarize" the team's findings. What does this mean?

• Combine to make a more complete product

• Sum up

• Mention

• Outline; follow the course

Maya needs to support a heavy bookshelf. What does "support" mean in this context?

• Hold up

• Describe in detail

• Put in different words

• Say in your own words

Rohan and Zoe are working on a project. What does it mean to "synthesize" their ideas?

• Show clearly

• Combine to make a more complete product

• Mention

• Sum up

Noah is trying to find his way back home from school. What is the definition of "trace" in this context?

• Outline; follow the course

• Describe in detail

• Put in different words

• Hold up

Aria was asked to demonstrate how to solve a math problem in front of the class. What does "demonstrate" mean?

• Show clearly

• Say in your own words

• Mention

• Sum up

Ethan was asked to delineate the project plan for the new school event. What does "delineate" mean in this context?

• Describe in detail

• Combine to make a more complete product

• Outline; follow the course

• Hold up