Analyze Break down or separate a problem or situation into separate factors and/or relationships.
Place items under headings already labeled. Categorize Place items under headings already labeled.
Place items in related groups; then name or title each group. Classify Place items in related groups; then name or title each group.
Tell how things are alike; use examples. Compare Tell how things are alike; use examples.
Tell how things are different; use examples. Contrast Tell how things are different; use examples.
Criticize Make a judgment of the work of art or literature and support your judgment.
Make a conclusion by reasoning. Deduce Make a conclusion by reasoning.
Give enough details to prove the statement. Defend Give enough details to prove the statement.
Define Give the meaning.
Give an account in words; present a picture. Describe Give an account in words; present a picture.
Diagram Use pictures, graphs, charts, mind maps and flow charts to show relationships of details to main ideas.
Discuss Consider the various points of view by presenting all sides of the issue.
Tell how this is different from other similar to it. Distinguish Tell how this is different from other similar to it.
Explain Make clear and plain; give the reason or cause. Break it down by telling what you know.
Put together; develop a solution; create. Formulate Put together; develop a solution; create.
Illustrate Give examples, pictures, charts, diagrams or concrete examples to clarify your answer.
Draw a conclusion based on observations. Read between the lines. Infer Draw a conclusion based on observations. Read between the lines.
Express your thinking by giving the meaning as you see it. Interpret Express your thinking by giving the meaning as you see it.
Give some evidence by supporting your statement with facts. Justify Give some evidence by supporting your statement with facts.
Write in numbered fashion. List Write in numbered fashion.
Outline Use a specific and shortened form to organize main ideas, supporting details, and examples.
Paraphrase Put into your own words.
Guess what you think happens next. Predict Guess what you think happens next.
Provide factual evidence to back up the truth of the statement. Prove Provide factual evidence to back up the truth of the statement.
Review Examine the information critically. Analyze and comment on the important statements.
Condense the main points in the fewest words possible. Summarize Condense the main points in the fewest words possible.
Tell why by giving reasons; defend. Support Tell why by giving reasons; defend.
Trace Describe in steps the progression of something; follow from beginning to end.