AnalyzeBreak down or

separate a problem or situation into separate

factors and/or relationships.

CategorizePlace items under headings

already labeled.

ClassifyPlace items in

related groups; then name or title each

group.

CompareTell how things are alike; use

examples.

ContrastTell how things are

different; use examples.

CriticizeMake a judgment of the work of art or literature and support your

judgment.

DeduceMake a conclusion by reasoning.

DefendGive enough

details to prove the statement.

DefineGive the meaning.

DescribeGive an account in words; present

a picture.

DiagramUse pictures, graphs,

charts, mind maps and flow charts to

show relationships of details to main ideas.

DiscussConsider the various points of view by presenting all sides of the issue.

DistinguishTell how this is different from

other similar to it.

ExplainMake clear and

plain; give the reason or cause. Break it

down by telling what you know.

FormulatePut together; develop a solution;

create.

IllustrateGive examples, pictures, charts,

diagrams or concrete examples

to clarify your answer.

InferDraw a conclusion

based on observations. Read between the lines.

InterpretExpress your thinking by giving

the meaning as you see it.

JustifyGive some evidence by supporting your statement with facts.

ListWrite in numbered fashion.

OutlineUse a specific and shortened form to

organize main ideas, supporting

details, and examples.

ParaphrasePut into your own words.

PredictGuess what you think happens

next.

ProveProvide factual evidence to back

up the truth of the statement.

ReviewExamine the

information critically. Analyze and comment

on the important statements.

SummarizeCondense the main points in the

fewest words possible.

SupportTell why by giving

reasons; defend.

TraceDescribe in steps the progression of something; follow from beginning to

end.