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Test VocabularyTake out a paper and write each word and definition.
– noting similarities and differences after examining something
COMPARE
After comparing of the two poems, Shannon could see that one poem described rain better than the other one.
– to find a characteristic or similarity in a reading selection
IDENTIFY
A hero in a book is easy to identify because he usually does good deeds.
– highlighting the differences rather than the similarities
CONTRAST
She was asked to contrast the different heroes in the story.
– a conclusion that can be drawn from available evidence
INFER
He infered that the dog would bite after he heard it growl, bark, and show its teeth.
– referring to things, events, parts, or characteristics in an informative way
DESCRIBE
Charles used words describe how the characters looked and sounded.
Hint: Descriptive words most often involve using the five senses.
– to make clear; to make known in detail
EXPLAIN
Mike was able to explain his answer by including many descriptive details.
– to state or express in a brief, concise form
SUMMARIZE
After reading the entire, long passage, Jackie was able to summarize it into just two sentences.
– to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of.
DEVELOP
How does the author develop the plot?
– to judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of.
EVALUATE
The doctor evaluated the dog bite.
– to show to be just or right
JUSTIFY
The boy justify his answer with details.
Hint: Descriptive words most often involve using the five senses.
To give an outline of the main ideas.
OUTLINE
The teacher outlined the report for the students.
– to declare or tell in advance; foretell
PREDICT
He can predict what the super heros will do next.
– to bring to an end
CONCLUDE
I will conclude that I have the best students at OPA.
– to judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of.
EVALUATE
The doctor evaluated the dog bite.
– to give or provide the meaning of; explain
INTERPRET
The teacher can interpret your facial expressions.
– that which tends to prove or disprove something
EVIDENCE
There is a lot of evidence in the passage.
Hint: Descriptive words most often involve using the five senses.