i-Ready 6-8 Vocabulary Diagnostic Quiz for Grades 6-8 III

What does the word "analyze" mean?

• To ignore completely

• To examine carefully and in detail

• To create without preparation

• To argue against a point

Which word means the same as "infer"?

• Suggest

• Deduce

• Proclaim

• Describe

What does the word "contrast" mean when discussing two things?

• To show how they are similar

• To place them next to each other

• To show how they are different

• To combine them into one

The word "evaluate" most nearly means:

• To ignore

• To guess

• To judge

• To create

What does the term "perspective" refer to in literature?

• The historical context of the story

• The sequence of events

• The point of view from which the story is told

• The moral or lesson of the story

Which word means "to make clear or understandable"?

• Confuse

• Clarify

• Complicate

• Conclude

The word "synthesize" means:

• To take apart

• To argue against

• To put together

• To copy exactly

What does "articulate" mean when referring to speaking or writing?

• To speak or write in a clear and expressive manner

• To use large and complicated words

• To speak or write in a foreign language

• To whisper

The term "coherent" means:

• Confusing and unclear

• Logical and well-organized

• Exciting and adventurous

• Slow and boring

What does "cite" mean in the context of writing an essay?

• To ignore all sources

• To create fictional sources

• To mention in support, proof, or confirmation

• To write without referencing