Instructional/ Testing Vocabulary

Break down a concept or topic into its parts and show how they are related

• describe

• analyze

• compare

• define

show how two or more things are the same

• define

• compare

• evaluate

• explain

find the differences between two or more things

• contrast

• compare

• justify

• illustrate

give the meaning of a term

• define

• describe

• summarize

• develop

tell the main features or characteristics of something

• describe

• analyze

• compare

• evaluate

examine and talk about all sides of a topic, providing evidence to support the ideas.

• discuss

• summarize

• explain

• illustrate

make a judgement about strengths and weaknesses of something, considering its usefulness.

• justify

• evaluate

• summarize

• define

make something clear by giving reasons or causes.

• explain

• compare

• contrast

• illustrate

make something clear using examples, diagrams, or figures.

• illustrate

• summarize

• define

• amalyze

provide evidence or reasons to support your point of view or conclusion.

• justify

• summarize

• analyze

• compare