Test taking vocabulary
classify
arrange into groups by common qualities
persuade
use evidence to convince
atlas
reference book that contains maps
analyze
break down into parts and explain the parts
evidence
your basis for belief or disbelief
analogy
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect such as words having a similar relationship
chronological order
events put in order in which they occurred
predict
guess as to what will happen next based on clues or evidence
bibliography
list of sources used as reference
non-fiction
true or informational material Example: Biography
equation
a statement, usually math, that two expressions are equal
demonstrate
describe, explain, or illustrate a concept using examples. evidence and details
generalization
detailed facts to broad statement
support
details or information that prove a concept
variable
symbol, usually a letter, that takes the place of a value in a math problem
conclude
determine something based on information and reasoning
fiction
not true, made up - Example: novel
quantity
number indicating how much or how many
magazine
periodical
biography
story of a person's life written by another person
conflict
struggle between opposing forces or people
internal conflict
struggle from a need, a desire, or emotion from within
external conflict
struggle from an outside force
infer
make an educated guest based on facts or evidence
verify
prove true or correct by evidence
summarize
retell major ideas in your own words
concept
Grouping of objects, events, or ideas that have similar characteristics.
consecutive
one after another in order
evaluate
use evidence or standards to make judgement about the strengths and weaknesses of a position on a particular issue
exponent
a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
compare
to tell how things or people are alike
contrast
to tell how things or people are different
