Grammar WordsList #1

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Analyze

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To break down a quote or idea in order to

understand the meaning behind it.

I analyzed the data from the science

experiment.

Argue

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To challenge or debate an issue or idea with the purpose of persuading

someone else.

I argued with my mom that I shouldn’t

be grounded.

Cite/citationTo document the source

of where information included in your writing was found. Information

that does not come from you is quoted and the source (book, article,

website, etc.) and page number are written

down.

Compare/Contrast

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Finding similarities and

differences between two

ideas.

Conclude

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To draw your own meaning after careful

and thoughtful reading.

Demonstrate

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To use examples/quotes from

reading material to prove ideas.

The main character demonstrated

kindness when she gave the boy

money.

Describe

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To tell in words what a person

is like or to show an idea or impression of something.

Evaluate

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To judge an idea, character, quote, etc. that you read about in a careful or

thoughtful way.

Evidence

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An idea or specific quote

which shows or proves that

something else is true.

Infer

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To make a good guess based upon evidence in a reading and ones

prior knowledge.

I infer that Esperanza is very

close with her sister because

she’s always with her.