WORDS TO KNOW FOR OGT EXTENDED RESPONSE

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WORDS TO KNOW FOR OGT EXTENDED RESPONSE

• Weve 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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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DESCRIBE

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

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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 youre
  going to throw up your toenails.

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EVALUATE

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

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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
  couldnt afford a bed to sleep in and I get wet
  when it rains.

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EXPLAIN

• To make clear or give reason for something.

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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.

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FORMULATE

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

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Formulation Example

• When I think of the movies Full Metal Jacket,
  Dracula, and The Exorcist, I think theyre all
  pretty much the same, because I couldnt sleep
  for a week after I saw all three.

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INFER

• To extend the information beyond what is directly
  stated

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Infer Example

• Since this graph says the average temperature in
  Miami, Florida during August is 95 degrees, I bet
  I dont need to pack my winter coat when I go
  there.

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PREDICT

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

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Prediction Example

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

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SUMMARIZE

• To condense information

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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.

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SUPPORT

• To show evidence to back a argument

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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.

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TRACE

• To describe a path or sequence

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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.

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PRACTICE

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

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Example 1

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

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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.

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Example 3

• It was after we wouldnt be quiet, wouldnt start
  our work, and wouldnt listen that Mr Rotella
  yelled quite loudly.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Example 8

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

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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.

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Example 11

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

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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.

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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

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Practice, Practice, Practice

• Practice these skills and youll do great on the
  OGT!!!!!!!