Academic Vocabulary/Testing Terms

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Identify:

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Point Out

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Cite

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Quote

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Refer

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Mention

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Describe

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Tell the facts

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Demonstrate

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Show clearly and provide support

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Explain:

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Describe with support

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Interpret

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Explain the meaning of

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Paraphrase

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Summarize in your own words

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Summarize

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Describe the most important parts

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Compare:

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Point out similarities