Test Vocabulary Take out a paper and write each word and definition.

– noting similarities and differences after examining something COMPARE After comparing of the two poems, Shannon could see that one poem described rain better than the other one.

– to find a characteristic or similarity in a reading selection IDENTIFY A hero in a book is easy to identify because he usually does good deeds.

– highlighting the differences rather than the similarities CONTRAST She was asked to contrast the different heroes in the story.

– a conclusion that can be drawn from available evidence INFER He infered that the dog would bite after he heard it growl, bark, and show its teeth.

– referring to things, events, parts, or characteristics in an informative way DESCRIBE Charles used words describe how the characters looked and sounded. Hint: Descriptive words most often involve using the five senses.

– to make clear; to make known in detail EXPLAIN Mike was able to explain his answer by including many descriptive details.

– to state or express in a brief, concise form SUMMARIZE After reading the entire, long passage, Jackie was able to summarize it into just two sentences.

– to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of. DEVELOP How does the author develop the plot?

– to judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of. EVALUATE The doctor evaluated the dog bite.

– to show to be just or right JUSTIFY The boy justify his answer with details. Hint: Descriptive words most often involve using the five senses.

To give an outline of the main ideas. OUTLINE The teacher outlined the report for the students.

– to declare or tell in advance; foretell PREDICT He can predict what the super heros will do next.

– to bring to an end CONCLUDE I will conclude that I have the best students at OPA.

– to judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of. EVALUATE The doctor evaluated the dog bite.

– to give or provide the meaning of; explain INTERPRET The teacher can interpret your facial expressions.

– that which tends to prove or disprove something EVIDENCE There is a lot of evidence in the passage. Hint: Descriptive words most often involve using the five senses.