Critical Verbs 1-10 Quiz

Mason is working on a science project and needs to "Analyze" the data he collected. What does "Analyze" mean in this context?

• Express clearly

• Break something down into its parts

• Find differences

• Quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During a class presentation, Harper was able to articulate her ideas effectively. What does "articulate" mean in this context?

• Quote

• Find likenesses

• Express clearly

• Understand; find meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

In a classroom discussion, Luna was asked to quote a famous author. Which verb describes what Luna was asked to do?

• Cite

• Compare

• Comprehend

• Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Samuel and Scarlett are comparing their favorite books. What does "Compare" mean in this context?

• Find differences

• Describe in detail

• Find likenesses

• Show clearly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ethan is reading a complex article. What does he need to do to "Comprehend" the material?

• Understand; find meaning

• Find differences

• Describe in detail

• Show clearly

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Nora and Sophia are looking at two paintings. Which verb means "Find differences" between the two paintings?

• Compare

• Contrast

• Demonstrate

• Describe

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a class presentation, Abigail was asked to delineate the process of photosynthesis. What does "Delineate" mean?

• Show clearly

• Tell the facts, details

• Describe in detail

• Decide

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a science fair, Arjun was asked to demonstrate how a volcano erupts. What does "demonstrate" mean in this context?

• Show clearly

• Elaborate or expand

• Set apart

• Take or pull out

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Grace is writing a report for her class. Which verb means "Tell the facts, details"?

• Determine

• Develop

• Distinguish

• Describe

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a class debate, Aria was asked to determine the winner. What does "Determine" mean in this context?

• Decide

• Elaborate or expand

• Set apart

• Take or pull out

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C