MAAP Testing Vocabulary

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text

Back

the main body of the reading, words.

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compare

Back

examine in order to note likenesses between two things or what they have in common.

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Contrast

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examine in order to identify and understand differences between two or more things.

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describe

Back

tell or show with written or spoken words; point out facts or details.

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identify

Back

point out, recognize, name

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demonstrate

Back

to describe, explain, display, or illustrate through examples.

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context

Back

background, situation, text

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explain

Back

to make clear or understandable to others.

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support

Back

reinforce, defend, justify

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details

Back

smaller pieces that support ideas.