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ISTEP vocabulary
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| combine | Example-- "What is the best way to combine the following sentences?" |
| describe | Example-- "Describe how the character's idea changed throughout the story. Support your answer with details from the story." |
| Event | Example-- "Which event caused Mr. Smith to change his vacation plans?" |
| Explain | Example-- "Which sentence best explains why Julie was confused?" |
| Express | Example-- "Which statement from the passage best expresses an opinion?" |
| Narrator | Refers to the author of a passage (article, story, play, etc.) Example-- "Who is the narrator of this story?" |
| Revise | The actual work "revise" is not typically used in test questions for grades 3-5. However, it is used in the Examiner's Manual that provide directions for the writing prompt and extended-response items. |
| Speaker | Refers to the author of a poem. Example-- "Who is the speaker of the poem?" |
| Suggest | Example-- "In this passage/article, the author suggests...." |
| Support | Example-- "What was Jimmy's main problem? How did he solve it? Support your answer with details from the passage/story/article." |
| Theme | Example-- "What is the theme of the story?" |