Exam Question Review

What does it mean to EXPLAIN?

• Talk about differences between 2 or more things

• Express understanding of an idea

• Talking about similarities between 2+ things

Summarize means to...

• Provide a conclusion

• Make sense of something

• Tell the most important ideas or concepts about something

TRUE OR FALSE:

When you summarize something, you should include ALL details.

• True

• False

To infer means to...

• Randomly guess

• Make an educated guess based on evidence

• Tell how 2+ things are different

To describe means to....

• Give details or characteristics about something

• Place something in a category

• Explain a relationship between objects/concepts

Which of the following statements shows COMPARING?

• Taco Bell sells tacos, but McDonald's sells burgers.

• Midwood High School has an annex, while Murrow High School does not.

• Netflix and Hulu both stream TV shows.

Which of the following statements shows CONTRASTING?

• California is on the west coast, while NYC is on the east coast.

• Golden retrievers and huskies are both types of dog.

• Burger King and Wendy's are fast food restaurants.

What do you do when you EVALUATE something?

• Judging something's quality.

• Giving the concept/object's details.

• Listing steps.

What are you doing when you JUSTIFY your answer?

• Providing a counterclaim.

• Explaining why your answer is correct.

What do you do when you PREDICT?

• Give details.

• Categorize an object.

• Guess what will happen in the future.