1. Analyze
Break down or separate a problem or situation into separate factors and/or relationships.

2. Place items under headings already labeled.
Categorize
Place items under headings already labeled.

3. Place items in related groups; then name or title each group.
Classify
Place items in related groups; then name or title each group.

4. Tell how things are alike; use examples.
Compare
Tell how things are alike; use examples.

5. Tell how things are different; use examples.
Contrast
Tell how things are different; use examples.

6. Criticize
Make a judgment of the work of art or literature and support your judgment.

7. Make a conclusion by reasoning.
Deduce
Make a conclusion by reasoning.

8. Give enough details to prove the statement.
Defend
Give enough details to prove the statement.

9. Define
Give the meaning.

10. Give an account in words; present a picture.
Describe
Give an account in words; present a picture.

11. Diagram
Use pictures, graphs, charts, mind maps and flow charts to show relationships of details to main ideas.

12. Discuss
Consider the various points of view by presenting all sides of the issue.

13. Tell how this is different from other similar to it.
Distinguish
Tell how this is different from other similar to it.

14. Explain
Make clear and plain; give the reason or cause. Break it down by telling what you know.

15. Put together; develop a solution; create.
Formulate
Put together; develop a solution; create.

16. Illustrate
Give examples, pictures, charts, diagrams or concrete examples to clarify your answer.

17. Draw a conclusion based on observations. Read between the lines.
Infer
Draw a conclusion based on observations. Read between the lines.

18. Express your thinking by giving the meaning as you see it.
Interpret
Express your thinking by giving the meaning as you see it.

19. Give some evidence by supporting your statement with facts.
Justify
Give some evidence by supporting your statement with facts.

20. Write in numbered fashion.
List
Write in numbered fashion.

21. Outline
Use a specific and shortened form to organize main ideas, supporting details, and examples.

22. Paraphrase
Put into your own words.

23. Guess what you think happens next.
Predict
Guess what you think happens next.

24. Provide factual evidence to back up the truth of the statement.
Prove
Provide factual evidence to back up the truth of the statement.

25. Review
Examine the information critically. Analyze and comment on the important statements.

26. Condense the main points in the fewest words possible.
Summarize
Condense the main points in the fewest words possible.

27. Tell why by giving reasons; defend.
Support
Tell why by giving reasons; defend.

28. Trace
Describe in steps the progression of something; follow from beginning to end.