ELA 5
The police ran swiftly after the suspect.
Which word is a verb?
ran
When analyzing a test question, what words do we circle in the answer options?
Words that are similar
What is step 2 of analyzing a test question?
Really think about what they are asking or saying.
Use the context clues to figure out the meaning of the word.
Mr. Turner and Ms. Champ got into a verbal altercation when they disagreed on whether or not the child was disrespectful.
What does altercation mean?
argument; fight
The people watched in awe as the eagle flew above them.
What does awe mean?
wonder
The dirt in the paper was miniscule I could barely even see it.
What does miniscule mean?
small
Jaiden was in agony after he dropped the brick on his foot.
What does agony?terrible pain or discomfort
Which word is a pronoun?
Mrs. Johnson, skip, she, pit bull
she
How many steps are in analyzing a test question?
7
The boys desired to win in the newspaper drive so each brought their newspaper stack.
What does desired mean in this sentence?
wanted
What is the 3rd step in analyzing a test question?
Try restating the question and the answer options in your own words.
Words that are underlined in answer options are.....
different
Step 5 in analyzing a test question is......
Circle or highlight the key words in the question
The vacant house had nobody living in it.
What does vacant mean?
empty
What is the 1st step of analyzing a test question?
Read the question-and-the answer options thoroughly.
a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
Inferences
a detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features : a thorough study
Analysis
something that furnishes proof
Evidence
bring into view
Emerges
departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical
Figurative
improve; make more clear
Refine
what the text is mainly about
Central Idea
clearly and without any vagueness or ambiguity
Explicitly
something suggested by a word or thing: implication
Connotative
to quote by way of example, authority, or proof
Cite