Standardized Test Vocabulary

to present reasons for or against a thing

cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince

What are my twins' names?

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

a spoken or written account of connected events; a story

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea

strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)

arranged in the order it happened.

conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view

What color are Zack's shoes?

a rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

the available body of facts or information

give a brief statement of the main points of (something)

How many girls are in our class?

a reason reasons given for persuading that an action or idea is right or wrong.

explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

things known or assumed as facts, making the basis of reasoning or calculation

(of a question) asked in order to produce an effect or to make a statement

arrange in a particular order.

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at

a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

discover or reveal (something) through detailed examination.

make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public