Definition
This verb means to tell what something is like using details.
A. Explain
B. Trace
C. Describe
D. Ignore
C. Describe
Which vocabulary word matches the synonym depict?
A. Explain
B. Trace
C. Describe
D. Follow
C. Describe
The student was asked to ___ the main character’s appearance.
A. Explain
B. Trace
C. Describe
D. Follow
C. Describe
“The teacher traced the classroom rules so students would understand them.”
A. Correct as written
B. Replace traced with describe
C. Replace traced with explain
D. Replace traced with follow
C. Replace traced with explain
Which word would you use when asking a student to talk about how something looks?
A. Explain
B. Trace
C. Describe
D. Outline
C. Describe
This verb means to share information clearly so something can be understood.
A. Trace
B. Explain
C. Describe
D. Omit
B. Explain
Which vocabulary word matches the synonym clarify?
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Ignore
B. Explain
The teacher asked students to ___ why the Civil War began.
A. Describe
B. Trace
C. Explain
D. Outline
C. Explain
“She described the steps of the science experiment.”
A. Correct as written
B. Replace described with trace
C. Replace described with explain
D. Replace described with outline
B. Replace described with trace
Which word would best fit a “why” question?
A. Describe
B. Trace
C. Explain
D. Follow
C. Explain
This verb means to follow or explain something step by step from beginning to end.
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Confuse
C. Trace
Which vocabulary word matches the synonym outline?
A. Explain
B. Describe
C. Trace
D. Depict
C. Trace
In math, students must ___ the steps used to solve the equation.
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Depict
C. Trace
“He explained the character’s appearance using sensory details.”
A. Correct as written
B. Replace explained with trace
C. Replace explained with describe
D. Replace explained with outline
C. Replace explained with describe
Which word fits directions for solving a problem?
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Depict
C. Trace
Which word focuses MOST on giving details rather than reasons or steps?
A. Explain
B. Trace
C. Describe
D. Follow
C. Describe
Which word fits the synonym follow the process?
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Confuse
C. Trace
A historian would ___ events in the order they happened.
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Clarify
C. Trace
“The student traced why the answer was wrong.”
A. Correct as written
B. Replace traced with describe
C. Replace traced with explain
D. Replace traced with follow
C. Replace traced with explain
Which vocabulary word shows the HIGHEST level of thinking?
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Depict
C. Trace
Which vocabulary word would best fit a science lab procedure?
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Depict
C. Trace
Which vocabulary word could replace explain clearly in an essay prompt?
A. Describe
B. Explain
C. Trace
D. Outline
B. Explain
A writer uses vivid adjectives to ___ the setting.
A. Explain
B. Trace
C. Describe
D. Outline
C. Describe
“The author explained the events from beginning to end.”
A. Correct as written
B. Replace explained with describe
C. Replace explained with trace
D. Replace explained with clarify
C. Replace explained with trace
Why is trace NOT the best word to use when describing a picture?
A. Trace focuses on details
B. Trace focuses on reasons
C. Trace focuses on steps, not appearance
D. Trace is a synonym for explain
C. Trace focuses on steps, not appearance