Test-Taking Vocabulary

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What does it mean to justify your answer?

Back

To back it up with evidence to support your claim.

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What does it mean for an idea to develop?

Back

To grow and become more mature.

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What must you do to justify your stance?

Back

Provide evidence.

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What does interpret mean?

Back

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

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When you infer, what do you do?

Back

Draw a conclusion based on facts.

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What is the meaning of the word 'evidence'?

Back

Information or facts that support a claim or argument.

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What does it mean to evaluate an argument?

Back

To assess the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.

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What does it mean to summarize?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What does it mean to predict?

Back

To make an educated guess about what will happen in the future.

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What does it mean to analyze?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.