What term means to tell or communicate information or ideas?

• A. Explain
• B. Convey
• C. Express
• D. Describe

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is choosing a word that means to tell or communicate information or ideas to someone else. That word is convey. Conveying information or ideas is like passing a message along so others understand what you’re thinking or what the information is trying to tell them. It fits phrases you often hear, like “convey a message” or “convey information.”

Explain is about making something clear by giving details or reasons, often with steps or an argument. Describe focuses on detailing how something looks or behaves. Express is about showing a feeling, thought, or attitude. None of these center on transferring information or ideas from one person to another in the same general way, which is why convey is the best choice. For example: “The banner conveys a warning to all who read it.”