12 Power Words

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What does 'Explain' mean?

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To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail.

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What does 'Compare' mean?

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To examine two or more things to find similarities.

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What does 'Evaluate' mean?

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To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something.

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What does 'Analyze' mean?

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To break something down into its parts to understand it better.

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What does 'Contrast' mean?

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To examine two or more things to find differences.

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What are the 12 Power Words?

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1. Explain 2. Compare 3. Evaluate 4. Analyze 5. Contrast 6. Describe 7. Infer 8. Support 9. Trace 10. Summarize 11. Predict 12. Classify

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What does 'Describe' mean?

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To give a detailed account of something, including its characteristics.

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What does 'Infer' mean?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does 'Support' mean?

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To provide evidence or reasons to back up a claim or argument.

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What does 'Trace' mean?

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To follow the course or development of something.