Action Verbs
Published: August 25, 2013
SUGGGESTED VERBS TO USE IN EACH LEVEL OF THINKING SKILLS
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count
define
describe
draw
identify
labels
list
match
name
outlines
points
quote
read
recall
recite
recognize
record
repeat
reproduce
selects
state
write
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associate
compute
convert
defend
discuss
distinguish
estimate
explain
extend
extrapolate
generalize
give examples
infer
paraphrase
predict
rewrite
summarize
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add
apply
calculate
change
classify
complete
compute
demonstrate
discover
divide
examine
graph
interpolate
interpret
manipulate
modify
operate
prepare
produce
show
solve
subtract
translate
use
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analyze
arrange
breakdown
combine
design
detect
develop
diagram
differentiate
discriminate
illustrate
infer
outline
point out
relate
select
separate
subdivide
utilize |
categorize
combine
compile
compose
create
derive
design
devise
explain
generate
group
integrate
modify
order
organize
plan
prescribe
propose
rearrange
reconstruct
relate
reorganize
revise
rewrite
summarize
transform
specify
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appraise
assess
compare
conclude
contrast
criticize
determine
grade
interpret
judge
justify
measure
rank
rate
support
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