Definitions
Describe
To explain something/someone in full detail including all visible characteristics.
Explain the difference between your and you're
your= ownership
you're= you are
Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence.
My favorite pizza toppings are cheese ham and pineapple.
My favorite pizza toppings are cheese, ham, and pineapple.
Based on the sentence below, identify what the word rapport means.
If you have good rapport with your neighbors, they won't mind if you kick your ball onto their property every now and then.
Rapport= good sense of understanding and trust
Compare/Contrast
Compare- To explain how two things are similiar
Contrast- To explain how two things are different.
Explain the difference between there, their, and they're
there= location
their= ownership
they're= they are
Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence.
Every summer my family and I travel to Louisville Kentucky to visit my aunt and uncle
Every summer my family and I travel to Louisville, Kentucky, to visit my aunt and uncle.
Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word apprehensive.
If you live near a busy intersection with no stop signs, you might be a bit apprehensive about crossing the street.
Apprehensive= anxious or fearful
Infer
To make a well informed guess based on given informations or clues.
Explain the difference between to, too, and two
to= location
too= measurement/amount/comparison
two= the number
Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence.
On October 10 2006 my sister was born
On October 10, 2006, my sister was born.
Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word tactful.
A tactful remark from her friend eased her embarrassment.
Tactful=having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Predict
To make an educated guess about what will happen next or in the future.
Explain the difference between principle and principal
Principle= basic truth/law
Principal= person in charge
Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence
Yes Bob we will come by after school
Yes, Bob, we will come by after school.
Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word frugal.
She was trying to live a more frugal lifestyle so she began using cupons and shopping at the thrift store.
Frugal= sparing/being economically aware
Analyze
To examine in detail in order to understand meaning and purpose
Explain the difference affect and effect
affect= verb (the weather affected his mood)
effect= noun (one effect of the weather is flooding)
Identify where the puncuation is needed in the following sentence.
I am taking some classes at trade school welding maintenance and engineering
Based on the following sentence, identify the meaning of the word dilapidated.
Sure, there might be crooked floorboards, mice scurrying underfoot, and pieces missing from the ceiling, but that dilapidated house does come with one perk: a cheaper price tag!
Dilapidated= broken down/poor condition