Test Directions Vocabulary

Front

ANALYZE

Back

To examine something in detail in order to understand it.

Answer explanation

The direction word 'ANALYZE' means to examine something in detail in order to understand it. This distinguishes it from options that suggest ignoring details or providing brief summaries.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A

Front

EXPLAIN

Back

To make something clear by describing it in more detail by using description, facts, or ideas.

Answer explanation

The direction word 'EXPLAIN' means to clarify something by providing detailed descriptions, facts, or ideas, making it clear for the reader. This aligns with the correct choice, which emphasizes clarity and detail.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

ILLUSTRATE

Back

The direction word 'ILLUSTRATE' means to explain or make something clear or visible.

Answer explanation

The direction word 'ILLUSTRATE' means to explain or make something clear or visible, which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options misinterpret the meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

COMPARE/CONTRAST

Back

To identify the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Answer explanation

The direction word 'COMPARE/CONTRAST' specifically means to identify the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, making the first answer choice the correct one.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

INTERPRET

Back

To explain the meaning of something; to present something in understandable terms.

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines 'INTERPRET' as explaining the meaning of something, which aligns with its common usage in communication and analysis. The other options misrepresent the term by suggesting ignorance or lack of understanding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

SUMMARIZE

Back

Provide a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines 'SUMMARIZE' as providing a brief statement of main points, which is accurate. The other options suggest detailed explanations or focus on minor details, which do not align with the meaning of 'summarize'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.SL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.8

Front

DEMONSTRATE

Back

To show or explain something clearly.

Answer explanation

The word 'DEMONSTRATE' means to show or explain something clearly, making the first answer choice correct. The other options do not align with this definition.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.4

Front

INDICATE

Back

To show, point out, or make something clear.

Answer explanation

The direction word 'INDICATE' means to show, point out, or make something clear, which aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options suggest opposite meanings, making them incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.4

Front

INFER

Back

To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning.

Answer explanation

The word 'INFER' means to deduce or conclude information based on evidence and reasoning, making the first choice correct. The other options misrepresent the meaning by suggesting lack of evidence or questioning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Front

DESCRIBE

Back

To provide details about something.

Answer explanation

The direction word 'DESCRIBE' means to provide details about something, making the first answer choice correct. The other options either summarize, compare, or argue, which do not align with the meaning of 'describe'.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2B