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Academic Vocabulary (Testing Words)

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Vocabulary used in standardized test questions. #8thgrade

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What does INFER mean?
make a good guess; read between the lines
to tell the main idea
name; label
explain the meaning; make clear
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What does SUMMARIZE mean?
outline; map out
RACES
imagine; think about
sum it up; give a short version; tell important parts
3
What does EXPLAIN mean?
make clear; show; put in your own words
a diagram
name; label
predict what will happen next
4
What does CONTRAST mean?
tell about; explain
describe; characterize
tell how things are different
break apart
5
What does FORMULATE mean?
provide exact items; be specific
show; create; make plan
label the parts of drawing; make a drawing, chart, or plan
tell the main idea
6
What does ANALYZE mean?
to break apart; study the pieces
re-read the text
work out; compute
tell how alike; judge against
7
What does DECRIBE mean?
support; uphold
give details, paint a picture
the conclusion or summary
calculate
8
What does SUPPORT mean?
give the facts; back up with details, prove it
imagine; think about
tell what it is mostly about.
outline; map out
9
What does TRACE mean?
judge; consider
imagine; think about
outline; map out
color neatly
10
What does EVALUATE mean?
make clear; put in your own words
give an instance; case
tell the beginning, middle and end.
judge; tell the good and the bad
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What does COMPARE mean?
tell how things are different
tell how they are alike or the same
the main character in a text
guess what will happen next
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What does PREDICT mean?
give only the facts.
guess; tell what will happen next
repeat; say again
copy; repeat