NJSLA Testing Vocabulary Flashcards

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Analyze

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To look at closely

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Identify

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To point out/find

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Describe

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Use detail to show qualities or characteristics

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Summarize

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Brief statement of main points

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Compare

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Find similarities

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Contrast

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Find differences

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Determine

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To find/figure out through research or reading

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Infer

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To come to a conclusion based on evidence & facts at hand

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Claim

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Writer’s position on an issue or problem

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Structure

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Set up of a writing piece