EOG Question Stems:
most likely, most similar, best answer, best example, best describes, mainly, approximately, based on, according to, some instance, similar to, different from, results of, significance, impact, characteristics, situation, importance, purpose, selection, author, reference, word, phrase, sentence, paragraph, margin, experience, vocabulary, quotation marks, brackets, definition, and empty box
Verbs used in Question Stems
apply, assume, choose, clarify, communicate, compare/contrast, conclude, construct, convince, define, develop, discuss, elaborate, emphasize, evaluate, explain, identify, imagine, infer, investigate, justify, list, organize, predict, react, relate, represent, select, solve, state, and summarize
Examples of Genre and Texts
fiction, non-fiction, narrative, drama, poetry, memoir, summary, order form, menu, schedule, recipe, make-believe, biography, autobiography, article
Literacy Concepts
cause and effect, main idea, purpose, opinion, mood, tone, fact, details, main problem, influence, information, to entertain, inform, persuade, to teach, author’s purpose
Text Features
bold print, subheadings, subtitles, italics, parenthesis, graph, map, graphic organizer, empty box, illustration, heading, foot notes, time line, diagram, figure, table, flow chart, side bar, labeling, caption
Figurative Language
exaggeration, personification, simile, metaphor, and alliteration
Poetry Terms
poet, speaker, stanza, numbered line, imagery, rhyme, rhythm, free verse, and alliteration
Recipe Terms
ingredients, utensils, equipment, bake, oven, directions, measure, pour, mix, stir, knead, whisk