MCAS Vocabulary

These are the most commonly used terms on the MCAS.

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mcasvocabulary

prove your point by using facts

argue

separate into parts and explain

analyze

tell what happened and why it happened

cause and effect

find how two or more things are alike

compare

find how two or more things are different

contrast

tell the weaknesses of something

criticize

give a clear meaning

define

look at the good and bad points and give a detailed answer

describe/discuss

make a drawing or chart and label ALL of the parts

diagram

give the strengths and weaknesses but include more of your own opinon

evaluate

tell how and why about a subject

explain/interpret

pinpoint and explain

identify

give examples OR use a drawing or chart (depending on the subject)

illustrate

prove your answer

justify

put the answer down point by point

list

show evidence

prove

compare showing similar points

relate

critically examine and comment on major points

review

tell the main points

state/summarize

follow an event from beginning to end emphasizing the main points

trace

a passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film, or the like; extract.

excerpt

having direct bearing on the matter in hand; pertinent; related to

relevant