Direction Words Quiz

What is the purpose of analyzing something?

• 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 contrast the impact of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does it mean to summarize?

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To point out; to show evidence and reasoning

• To briefly share the main points of something

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What should you do first when reading test directions?

• Underline important words that are directing you what to do

• Understand the vocabulary you will see on tests

• Read the directions carefully

• Read the directions again

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the second step in reading test directions effectively?

• Read the directions again and underline important words

• Understand the vocabulary you will see on tests

• Read the directions carefully

• Summarize the main points of the directions

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

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

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

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

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

• to note details about something

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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

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

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

• to note details about something

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

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

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

• to note details about something

• to give the meaning (definition) of something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

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

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

• To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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

• To compare and contrast the impact of something

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

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

• to make something more clear or visible

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D