Direction Words
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following words is a direction word often used in essay prompts?
Analyze
Quickly
Beautiful
Happily
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of writing, what does the direction word 'compare' ask you to do?
Find differences
Find similarities
Summarize
Criticize
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the direction word 'describe' in a writing prompt?
To list
To explain
To narrate
To illustrate
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which direction word would you use to ask someone to provide a detailed account of an event?
Summarize
Outline
Describe
List
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a reading comprehension test, which direction word indicates you should provide evidence from the text?
Infer
Quote
Predict
Summarize
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the direction word 'evaluate' require you to do in an essay?
Judge the value
List facts
Summarize
Narrate
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which direction word means to give a brief statement of the main points?
Describe
Summarize
Analyze
Criticize
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
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