When you "DEFINE" a term, you...

state it in clear, understandable terms.

provide a shorter version of a longer term.

To "GENERALIZE" something is to...

write your own understanding of something.

When you make an "ESTIMATE," you...

determine the reason behind something.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

What is the theme of this story?

Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.

Being beautiful is the most important thing.

SY17-18 Testing Vocabulary

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1 min • 1 pt

When asked to "DESCRIBE" something, you need to...

help the reader visualize a clear picture.

tell how to do something.

apply a clear meaning to a term.

provide a short version of a longer text.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you "EXPLAIN", you are...

helping to paint a vivid picture.

tell how to do something.

telling how or why something is happening.

provide a short version of a longer text.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.3.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"COMPARE" is to "DIFFERENT" as "CONTRAST" is to...

UNLIKE

ALIKE

RELIKE

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you "INFER" something, you are...

using clues to interpret what the author says.

make wild guesses.

state the purpose of the article.

demonstrate how to do something.

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CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"SUMMARIZING" a passage means to...

write a educated guess about what is going to happen.

make a list of events in chronological order.

write a shorter version.

take a stance and defend a side.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"DEMONSTRATING" something is akin to...

showing how something is done.

taking a stance and defending it.

writing a shorter version of a longer text.

breaking apart a passage to examine it.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A "SEQUENCE" of events is...

a step-by-step process to do something.

way to determine the meaning of a word.

an arranged order of events from beginning to end.

to make something more understandable.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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