Direction Words Quiz

What does the direction word "ANALYZE" mean?

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

• To examine something in detail in order to understand it

• To note details about something

• To compare and note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

How might the direction word "EXPLAIN" appear in test directions?

• Which of the following statements best analyzes the metaphor 'sharks to success' in the context of this article?

• Which of the following lines from 'Walking in Air' best illustrates Philippe Petit's dedication to performing a successful high-wire act between the World Trade Towers?

• Based on the third paragraph, explain the effect of Koxa's near-death experience on his surfing career.

• Which of the following details indicates that Rodrigo Koxa is determined?

What is the purpose of the direction word "ILLUSTRATE" according to the handout?

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To point out; to show evidence and reasoning

• To make something more clear or visible

• To compare and note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

Which of the following best describes how the direction word "COMPARE/CONTRAST" might be used in test directions?

• Which of the following details indicates that Rodrigo Koxa is determined?

• Compare and contrast the impact of Philippe Petit and Rodrigo Koxa's inner group of friends on their daring feats.

• Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of both passages?

• Define the word 'audacious' as it is used in the context of 'Walking in Air.'

What does the direction word "INTERPRET" require you to do?

• To briefly share the main points of something

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

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

• To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence

How might you be asked to use the direction word "SUMMARIZE" in test directions?

• Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of both passages?

• Which of the following statements best analyzes the metaphor 'sharks to success' in the context of this article?

• Which of the following details indicates that Rodrigo Koxa is determined?

• In the article 'Riding Giants,' how does the author support the idea that 'massive waves bring with them increased dangers for the athletes that attempt to outsurf them'?

What is the meaning of the direction word "DEMONSTRATE" as used in the handout?

• To point out; to show evidence and reasoning

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To make something more clear or visible

• To compare and note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

Which example corresponds to the use of the direction word "INDICATE" in test directions?

• Which of the following details indicates that Rodrigo Koxa is determined?

• Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of both passages?

• Define the word 'audacious' as it is used in the context of 'Walking in Air.'

• Based on the third paragraph, explain the effect of Koxa's near-death experience on his surfing career.

What action does the direction word "DESCRIBE" ask you to perform?

• To compare and note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

• To make something more clear or visible

• To note details about something

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

How might the direction word "SUPPORT" be used in test directions?

• Which of the following best describes the theme of the two passages?

• In the article 'Riding Giants,' how does the author support the idea that 'massive waves bring with them increased dangers for the athletes that attempt to outsurf them'?

• Which of the following statements best analyzes the metaphor 'sharks to success' in the context of this article?

• Which of the following lines from 'Walking in Air' best illustrates Philippe Petit's dedication to performing a successful high-wire act between the World Trade Towers?