Test Taking Direction Words Quiz

What does the word "Analyze" mean?

• To make something clear by using description

• To examine something in detail

• To briefly share the main points

• To point out or show

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which direction word means "to make something clear or visible"?

• Illustrate

• Summarize

• Indicate

• Define

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of "Compare/Contrast"?

• To show or explain something in clear terms

• To note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

• To defend or back up with reasoning

• To communicate a message

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does "Interpret" mean?

• To point out or show

• To explain the meaning of something

• To make something clear by using description

• To note details about something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which word means "to briefly share the main points of something"?

• Demonstrate

• Summarize

• Support

• Define

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does "Demonstrate" mean?

• To show or explain something in clear terms

• To figure something out by using evidence

• To give the meaning of something

• To communicate a message

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

What is the meaning of "Indicate"?

• To make something clear by using description

• To point out or show

• To examine something in detail

• To defend or back up with reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which word means "to figure something out by using evidence and reasoning"?

• Define

• Infer

• Support

• Convey

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "Describe" mean?

• To note details about something

• To communicate a message

• To briefly share the main points

• To show or explain something in clear terms

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the meaning of "Support"?

• To defend or back up with reasoning

• To make something clear or visible

• To point out or show

• To explain the meaning of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4