12 Power Words

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Describe

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To tell in your own words about something, including details about who, what, when, where, why, and how.

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Infer

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To read between the lines and make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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Predict

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To make an educated guess about what will happen next or in the future.

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Contrast

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To identify the differences between two or more things.

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Evaluate

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To judge the worth or significance of something based on criteria.

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Analyze

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To break down information into parts to understand it better.

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Formulate

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To create or devise a plan or strategy based on information.

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Compare

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To identify the similarities between two or more things.

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Trace

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To follow the development or progression of something over time.

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Support

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