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Vocabulary used in standardized test questions. #8thgrade

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What does INFER mean?
name; label
to tell the main idea
explain the meaning; make clear
make a good guess; read between the lines
2
What does ANALYZE mean?
work out; compute
re-read the text
to break apart; study the pieces
tell how alike; judge against
3
What does EXPLAIN mean?
name; label
predict what will happen next
make clear; show; put in your own words
a diagram
4
What does COMPARE mean?
tell how things are different
tell how they are alike or the same
guess what will happen next
the main character in a text
5
What does PREDICT mean?
repeat; say again
guess; tell what will happen next
copy; repeat
give only the facts.
6
What does FORMULATE mean?
label the parts of drawing; make a drawing, chart, or plan
show; create; make plan
tell the main idea
provide exact items; be specific
7
What does SUMMARIZE mean?
RACES
imagine; think about
sum it up; give a short version; tell important parts
outline; map out
8
What does EVALUATE mean?
give an instance; case
judge; tell the good and the bad
tell the beginning, middle and end.
make clear; put in your own words
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What does CONTRAST mean?
tell how things are different
tell about; explain
break apart
describe; characterize
10
What does SUPPORT mean?
tell what it is mostly about.
imagine; think about
give the facts; back up with details, prove it
outline; map out
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What does TRACE mean?
imagine; think about
color neatly
judge; consider
outline; map out
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What does DECRIBE mean?
give details, paint a picture
calculate
support; uphold
the conclusion or summary