Test Taking Words

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To give an account of similarities and differences

What does it mean to describe?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To give an account of similarities and differences

What does it mean to develop?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To elaborate or expand in detail

What does it mean to evaluate?

• To give a detailed account

• To examine and judge carefully

• To show to be fair or right

• To elaborate or expand in detail

What does it mean to provide evidence?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To provide proof

What does it mean to identify?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To find; point out

What does it mean to infer?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought

What does it mean to justify?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To show to be fair or right; to give good reasons for

What does it mean to outline?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To give a brief account or summary

What does it mean to make a prediction?

• To give a detailed account

• To find out by reasoning

• To show to be fair or right

• To make a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events