NJSLA Testing Vocabulary Quizs

Summarize

• A detailed analysis of a topic

• A brief statement of main points

• An in-depth discussion

• A comprehensive review of literature

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Compare

• Find differences

• Find similarities

• Analyze data

• Evaluate outcomes

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Narrative

• Relating to a story

• A type of poem

• A historical account

• A scientific report

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Central idea

• Main idea throughout an entire passage

• A minor detail in the text

• A summary of the conclusion

• An unrelated theme in the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Reveal

• Make known

• Hide

• Conceal

• Obscure

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Contribute

• Add to something

• Take away from something

• Ignore something

• Replace something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Cite

• Quote from a book or passage as evidence

• Summarize the main idea of a text

• Paraphrase a sentence in your own words

• Provide a personal opinion on a topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Analyze

• To look at closely

• To ignore completely

• To summarize briefly

• To evaluate superficially

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Describe

• To summarize briefly

• To use detail to show qualities or characteristics

• To analyze and interpret data

• To provide a general overview

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Structure

• Set up of a writing piece

• A type of literary device

• The main theme of a story

• The conclusion of an essay

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D