Critcal Verbs Flashcards
to study closely and carefully in order to obtain information
Analyze
to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing
Articulate
to mention something especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion
Cite
to say that something is similar to something else
Compare
To compare (two people or things) to show how they are different
Contrast
to prove by showing examples of it; to show evidence of something
Demonstrate
to illustrate something in words or tell about
Describe
to find out or come to a decision about by investigation or reasoning
Determine
to indicate or show a difference
Distinguish
to give more detail or specifics about a topic
Elaborate
to examine or judge the value or worth of
Evaluate
to make something understandable
Explain
to recognize as separate or different
Identify
to conclude or judge from evidence
Infer
to explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)
Interpret
to restate something from text in your own words
Paraphrase
to offer an idea, consideration or hypothesis
Suggest
to retell something using few words to give the most important information
Summarize
to combine (things) in order to make something new
Synthesize
to investigate in detail, step by step
Trace
