Critical Verbs

to find value in something or to judge it

• elaborate

• evaluate

to decide something important

• determine

• develop

• distinguish

Definition: to study something carefully

• articulate

• cite

• compare

• analyze

Definition: assess the qualities of an object or idea

• evaluate

•  distinguish

• cite

• analyze

Which critical verb means: to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence?

• delineate

• demonstrate

• describe

• determine

Which critical verb means: to come to a conclusion from facts or premises?

• explain

• identify

• infer

• integrate

Which critical verb means: a statement that says something that another person has said or written in a different way

• paraphrase

• refer

• suggest

• summarize

Which critical verb means: compare or appraise in respect to differences

• cite

• compare

• comprehend

• contrast

Which critical verb means: to look at or in (something) for information

• refer

• retell

• suggest

• trace

Aria is asked to evaluate the effectiveness of a new study method. What does the verb "evaluate" mean in this context?

• Find value; judge

• Define

• Find; point out

• Conclude (deduce)