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/or to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

How might you see the direction word "Explain" in test directions?

• 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/or to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

What is the meaning of the direction word "Illustrate"?

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To make something more clear or visible

• To point out; to show

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "Compare/Contrast"?

• 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/or to note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

What does the direction word "Interpret" ask you to do?

• To briefly share the main points of something

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To examine something in detail in order to understand it

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

What does "Summarize" mean?

• to briefly note the main points

• To examine something in detail in order to understand it

• To list all of the details of something

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

What is the purpose of the direction word "Demonstrate" ?

• to compare two things

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To note details about something

How might you see the direction word "Infer" in test directions?

• To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning

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

• To point out; to show

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

What does the direction word "Describe" ask you to do?

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

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

• To note details about something

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

What would you do if a question asks you to support your answer?

• use evidence and reasoning

• describe

• summarize

• compare/contrast