Power VerbsVERBS!!!!!

AnalyzeTo break apart and study the

pieces; tell why.

CompareTo use examples to show how

things are alike.

ContrastTo use examples to show how things are different.

CriticizeTo show good and bad points;

to give your judgment or reasoned opinion.

DefineTo give a clear definition or

meaning.

DescribeTo tell all about it.

DiscussTo talk about an issue from all

sides; explain the pros and cons.

EvaluateTo judge in your own words; to show good and bad points

with supporting evidence.

ExplainTo tell about it. Put into your

own words.

FormulateDevelop, create, put together,

give steps.

IllustrateTo show by means of picture,

diagram, or some other graphic aid.

InferA good guess. To read

between the lines.

ListList of words, sentences, or

comments.

PredictWhat do you think will

happen next? An educated guess. Tell Why!

SummarizeMake a long story short, but include the main ideas. Give

short version

SupportTo give reasons and facts why.

TraceTo outline; list the steps from

beginning to the end.