Test-Taking Vocabulary

What does it mean to clarify?

• To make something clear or easier to understand.

• To confuse or complicate a situation.

• To ignore a problem or issue.

• To summarize information briefly.

What does it mean to analyze?

• To examine something in detail to understand it better.

• To ignore the details and focus on the summary.

• To guess the outcome based on previous knowledge.

• To present information without any evaluation.

When you infer, what do you do?

• Draw a conclusion based on facts.

• Make a guess without evidence.

• Repeat information verbatim.

• Ask someone for their opinion.

What does it mean to justify your answer?

• To provide a personal opinion without evidence.

• To back it up with evidence to support your claim.

• To ignore opposing viewpoints.

• To summarize the main points of the argument.

What does it mean for an idea to develop?

• To grow and become more mature.

• To become more complex and confusing.

• To be abandoned and forgotten.

• To be simplified and made easier to understand.

What is a conclusion?

• A statement that introduces a topic.

• A judgment or decision reached after considering the evidence.

• An opinion based on personal feelings.

• A summary of the main points discussed.

What is the meaning of the word 'evidence'?

• Information or facts that support a claim or argument.

• A type of scientific experiment.

• A legal document used in court.

• A personal opinion or belief.

What does interpret mean?

• To explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To summarize information briefly.

• To ignore the meaning of something.

What must you do to justify your stance?

• Provide evidence.

• Make a personal opinion.

• Ignore opposing views.

• Use emotional appeals.

What does it mean to contrast?

• To highlight the similarities between two or more things.

• To highlight the differences between two or more things.

• To combine two or more things into one.

• To analyze the qualities of a single item.