Bloom’s Taxonomy

Definitions Bloom’s Definition Action Verbs

Remembering Exhibit memory of previously
(L1) learned material by recalling
facts, terms, basic concepts, and
answers.
Understanding Demonstrate understanding of
(L2) facts and ideas by organizing,
comparing, translating, interpreting,
giving descriptions, and stating
main ideas.
Choose, Define, Find, How, Label, List, Match,
Name, Omit, Recall, Relate, Select, Show,
Spell, Tell, What, When, Where, Which, Who, Why
Classify, Compare, Contrast,  Demonstrate,
Explain, Extend, Illustrate, Infer, Interpret,
Outline, Relate, Rephrase, Show,
Summarize, Translate

Applying (L3) Solve problems to new situations by Apply, Build, Choose, Construct,

applying acquired knowledge, Develop, Experiment,  with, Identify, Interview,
facts, techniques and  rules in a Make use of, Model, Organize, Plan, Select, Solve,
different way. Utilize

Analyzing(L4) Examine and break information into Analyze,  Assume, Categorize

parts by Identifying motives Classify, Compare, Conclusion, Contrast,
or causes. Make inferences and Discover, Dissect, Distinguish,
find evidence to support Divide, Examine, Function,  Inference,
generalizations. Inspect, List, Motive, Relationships, Simplify,
Survey, Take part in, Test for, Theme
Evaluating Present and defend Agree, Appraise,  Assess,  Award,
(L5) opinions by making judgments about Choose, Compare, Conclude, Criteria, Criticize,
information, validity of ideas, Decide, Deduct, Defend, Determine, Disprove,
or quality of work based on a set Estimate, Evaluate, Explain, Importance,
of criteria. Influence, Interpret,
Judge, Justify, Mark, Measure, Opinion,  Perceive, 
Prioritize, Prove, Rate, Recommend,  Rule
on, Select, Support, Value
Creating (L6) Compile information together in a Adapt, Build, Change, Choose, Combine, Compile,
different way by combining Compose, Construct, Create, Delete, Design,
elements in a new pattern or Develop, Discuss, Elaborate,
proposing alternative solutions. Estimate, Formulate, Happen, Imagine,
Improve, Invent, Make up, Maximize,  Minimize,
Modify, Original, Originate, Plan,
Predict, Propose, Solution, Solve, Suppose, Test,
Theory