- state, assert, or maintain that something is true. Claim - state, assert, or maintain that something is true.

- give a meaning for a word or phrase Define - give a meaning for a word or phrase

- to give a picture of something in words. Describe - to give a picture of something in words.

- give a reason for something, show to be right. Justify - give a reason for something, show to be right.

- say what will happen in the future Predict - say what will happen in the future

- a consequence that can be positive or negative Effect - a consequence that can be positive or negative

- back up your answer with data or evidence Support - back up your answer with data or evidence

- break into parts, tell about the parts Analyze - break into parts, tell about the parts

- judge it, tell the good and the bad Evaulate - judge it, tell the good and the bad

Distinguish/Contrast - show the difference between 2 or more thing or events

- point out similarities Compare - point out similarities

- tell how to, give the meaning of, give reasons for Explain - tell how to, give the meaning of, give reasons for

- name, list or give an example Identify - name, list or give an example

Discuss - write about in detail, taking into account different ideas and opinions.

- tell the main idea, tell the beginning, middle and end Summarize - tell the main idea, tell the beginning, middle and end