Here is a useful list of active verbs that suggest different

levels of learning.  This list is only suggestive so it does

not include all possible verbs.

Knowledge

Comprehension

Application

cite

associate

apply

count

compare

calculate

define

contrast

classify

identify

convert

change

indicate

defend

complete

label

describe

compute

list

differentiate

demonstrate

match

discuss

illustrate

name

distinguish

manipulate

outline

estimate

modify

recognize

explain

operate

record

extend

predict

reproduce

extrapolate

prepare

select

generalize

produce

state

give

relate

tabulate

exemplify

show

trace

infer

solve

write

interpret

tabulate

 

interpolate

transcribe

 

paraphrase

use

 

predict

utilize

 

translate

 



Analysis



Synthesis



Evaluation

analyze

arrange

appraise

break down

categorize

assess

detect

combine

compare

diagram

compile

conclude

differentiate

compose

contrast

discriminate

construct

criticize

distinguish

create

critique

group

devise

discriminate

illustrate

design

evaluate

infer

generate

grade

outline

modify

justify

point out

organize

interpret

relate

outline

measure

select

plan

predict

separate

rearrange

prescribe

subdivide

reconstruct

rank

summarize

relate

test

transform

reorganize

recommend

 

revise

validate

 

rewrite

verify

 

summarize