Testing Direction Vocabulary

To examine something in detail in order to understand it

• compare & contrast

• analyze

• explain

• infer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning; “reading between the lines”

• compare & contrast

• analyze

• explain

• infer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas

• indicate

• analyze

• explain

• infer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To point out; to show

• indicate

• convey

• explain

• infer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

• indicate

• convey

• explain

• define

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To give the meaning (definition) of something

• indicate

• convey

• illustrate

• define

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

To make something more clear or visible

• indicate

• convey

• illustrate

• define

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To show; to explain something in clear terms

• demonstrate

• interpret

• illustrate

• define

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• demonstrate

• interpret

• illustrate

• define

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To briefly share the main points of something

• summarize

• interpret

• illustrate

• define

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D