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EL Test Taking Terms
Test-taking Terms 1-12
Question | Answer |
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Analyze | to study (something) closely and carefully |
Assess | to make a judgment about (something) |
Cite | to mention (something) especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion |
Compare | to say that (something) is similar to something else |
Contrast | to compare (two people or things) to show how they are different |
Define | to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.) |
Develop | to make (an idea, argument, theory, etc.) easier to understand by giving more information |
Describe | Present a clear picture of a person, place, thing or idea. |
Discuss | to give information, ideas, opinions, etc., about (something) in writing or speech |
Distinguish | to notice or recognize a difference between people or things |
Evaluate | to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way |
Demonstrate | to show or explain how something is used or done : to show or explain the function or use of (something) |