ACTION VERBS

analyse Separate/explore/analyse/dissect into different components

Apply Put to practical use or make use of relevant information. Apply

theoretical information to solve a problem.

Assess Consider and then evaluate.

Critically evaluate Determine the significance, worth or condition of a concept.

Compare Express the similarity or dissimilarity of. Assess the relation between.

Debate Discuss a question by considering opposed arguments.

Define Give a short and clear description of a term or concept.

Demonstrate Show clearly/prove/make clear by reasoning or evidence/illustrate and

explain, especially with many examples.

Describe State the characteristics, appearance, etc of something. Tell in detail

how a process works or how a subject appears. You need not comment
on the process or the subject or give your own point of view.
Derive To find or establish.

Differentiate Find differences between objects or statements.

Discuss Examine by argument, especially written; debate. Explain terms or

concepts in your own words. Give comments or give your own point of
view.
Distinguish See or point out the difference. Write down the differences between
subjects or concepts.

Draw Do/create a drawing, diagram or representation of a subject.

ACTION VERBS

Evaluate Determine the significance, worth or condition of a concept.

Explain Make a clear and intelligible statement. Write about the subject in your
own words. Give comments or give your own point of view.

Formulate Express in a concise, systematic way.

Identify Establish or select by consideration or analysis of the circumstances.

Establish the identity or recognise as process.

Illustrate Explain by means of pictures/drawings/rich descriptions.

Interpret Explain the meanings or bring out the meaning.

List/ Name Briefly write down the facts or main points.

Motivate Give reason(s) for your answer.

Provide Supply information – written or graphically.

Summarise Briefly state/list/write down only the most important detail/facts.

Express fully or clearly in speech or writing.

State Express fully or clearly in speech or writing.

Use Practice of employing something.