ELA IAR Test Prep

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 briefly share the main points of something

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

What is the meaning of "Compare/Contrast" as a direction word?

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

• To note details about something

• To note the similarities and/or dissimilarities between things

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

What does it mean to "Infer" according to the direction words?

• To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning

• To communicate a message; make an idea known

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

What does the direction word "Summarize" entail?

• To make something more clear or visible

• To briefly share the main points of something

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

• To point out; to show

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

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

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

• To note details about something

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

What does "Describe" mean as a direction word?

• To communicate a message; make an idea known

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

• To note details about something

• To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning

What does the direction word "Support" mean?

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

• To point out; to show

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

• To briefly share the main points of something

What does it mean to "Define" something according to the direction words?

• To communicate a message; make an idea known

• To note details about something

• To give the meaning (definition) of something

• To make something more clear or visible

What is the meaning of "Convey" as a direction word?

• To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning

• To communicate a message; make an idea known

• To show; to explain something in clear terms

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

Match the following IAR Direction Words with their meanings.

• Analyze

• To examine something in detail in order to understand it

• Compare/Contrast

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

• Illustrate

• To make something more clear or visible

• Interpret

• Note the similarities and/or dissimilarities

  between things.

• Explain

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