WORDS TO KNOW FOR OGT EXTENDED RESPONSE

We’ve got to answer the question that is asked!!!!

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ANALYZE

• To think about the different parts of a problem or situation to figure out the traits of the whole

Example of Analysis

• “When you look at us nerds, you notice the broken glasses fixed with tape, the pocket protector, and the pants ready for a serious flood.”

COMPARE

• To look at traits or qualities to find out what is alike and what is different. “Compare” is usually stated as “compare with”; you are to highlight similarities, but differences may be mentioned.

Comparison Example

• When you compare Adornettos pizza to Pizza Hut you find that both of them are nice and greasy and make you feel like you have a rock in your gut (but you can get that feeling cheaper at Pizza Hut).

DESCRIBE

• To represent a thought or an idea, such as noting changes taking place over time.

Description Example

• “When you get this stomach virus, first you feel like your going to burn up, then you start to pass gas like crazy, then you feel like you’re going to throw up your toenails.”

EVALUATE

• To determine the value of something for a given purpose based on certain standards or criteria.

Evaluation Example

• When I decided to drop out of high school it was really good because I could sleep until one in the afternoon, the only bad side was that I couldn’t afford a bed to sleep in and I get wet when it rains.

EXPLAIN

• To make clear or give reason for something.

Explanation Example

• “I really had no problem using a chain saw and talking on my cell phone at the same time, it was when my nose started to itch that I really had a problem.”

FORMULATE

• To express a thought or an idea based on the review of information

Formulation Example

• When I think of the movies Full Metal Jacket, Dracula, and The Exorcist, I think they’re all pretty much the same, because I couldn’t sleep for a week after I saw all three.

INFER

• To extend the information beyond what is directly stated

Infer Example

• Since this graph says the average temperature in Miami, Florida during August is 95 degrees, I bet I don’t need to pack my winter coat when I go there.

PREDICT

• To use what is already known to make a statement about what will happen in the future.

Prediction Example

• Taking a look at the Bengal’s games so far this season, I predict that they are a long shot for the playoffs.

SUMMARIZE

• To condense information

Summarizing Example

• Since I know you always get an “A” in Social Studies, Math, English, Gym, and Spanish, I can just say that you have an “A” average.

SUPPORT

• To show evidence to back a argument

Support Example

• Of course Fall is the best season. The apples are all getting ripe, the weather gets cooler, the trees are beautiful, and of course, it is football season.

TRACE

• To describe a path or sequence

Trace Example

• First the dog saw the rotten trash falling out of the trashcan, then the dog ran to the rotten trash, then the dog ate as much rotten trash as possible, then the dog threw up on your shoes.

PRACTICE

• Identify the type of question each of the following examples represents.

Example 1

• Mr Mount, Mr McLoughlin, and Mr Brownrigg are all quite tall. When it comes to hair, Mr Mount seems different.

Example 2

• The graph shows that the weight difference of Mr Brownrigg, Mr Buttermore and Mr Nezbeth has gone up every year for the past five years. I conclude that next year each of these men will be a little heavier.

Example 3

• It was after we wouldn’t be quiet, wouldn’t start our work, and wouldn’t listen that Mr Rotella yelled quite loudly.

Example 4

• It was the trail of candy rappers, potato chip bags, and empty cans of Pepsi that made us conclude that Mr Helms was in that closet.

Example 5

• When we heard the teacher defending the Browns no matter what, talking about heating and air conditioning, and wishing he were on the golf course, we were able to solve the problem of who was speaking on the phone. It was Mr Stilwell

Example 6

• When we saw that over the past three years that the teacher knew more and more about strained carrots and diapers, we concluded that the story had to be talking about Mr Brownrigg or Mrs Lovallo

Example 7

• It is my opinion that two liters of Pepsi and a case of potato chips will not last long in the room with Mr Mount, Mr Brownrigg, and Mr Nezbeth.

Example 8

• Looking at Mr Jarrett, Mr Reilly and Mr Lahna, it is obvious that they are all strong, good looking and intelligent teachers.

Example 10

• First they did everything their mothers told them to do, then they were perfect students, then they were their class president in college, then Mr Sims, Mr Prince, and Mr Helms became high school teachers.

Example 11

• It was a great decision for TV High to hire Mr Taylor-Lehman, Mr Stilwell and Mrs McLoughlin, because they’re all such great teachers.

Example 12

• All in all, when you look at all we know about TL, Stilwell and McLoughlin, the main point is that they are great.

Answers• You may have good reasons to have different answers, but what we had in

mind was• Example 1 is Compare• Example 2 is Infer• 3 is Explain• 4 is Support • 5 is Analyze • 6 is Describe• 7 is Predict• 8 is Formulate• 9 is skipped• 10 is Trace• 11 is Evaluate• 12 is Summarize

Practice, Practice, Practice

• Practice these skills and you’ll do great on the OGT!!!!!!!