Testing Vocabulary

Explain only the main points from a novel or text in a paragraph

• analyze

• summarize

• identify

• contrast

Facts and/or ideas that are different

• contrast

• justify

• trace

• discuss

The meaning of a word or to make clear

• infer

• Who knows?????

• discuss

• define

Establish the essential characteristics of (to know or determine)

• trace

• identify

• synthesize

• analyze

Review in detail step by step

• trace

• analyze

• justify

• discuss

To show or prove to be right or reasonable

• contrast

• evaluate

• justify

• infer

make clear by citing examples

• trace

• sequence

• illustrate

• compare

Show how facts or ideas are similar

• interpret

• synthesize

• contrast

• compare

critically examine each of the facts

• analyze

• discuss

• show me

• draw a cartoon

Present a detailed argument or consideration ( make a claim)

• identify

• talk with your neighbor

• tell a joke

• discuss