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Understanding
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Conclude
Define in your
own words
Illustrate
Predict
Tell
Identify
paraphrase
Summarize
Categorize
Classify
Discuss
Match
Sort
Compare
Contrast
Explain
Can you write in your own words...?
• Can you write a brief outline...?
• What do you think could of happened next...?
• Who do you think...?
• What was the main idea...?
• Who was the key character...?
• Can you distinguish between...?
• What differences exist between...?
• Can you provide an example of what you mean...?
• Can you provide a definition for...?
Applying
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Generalize
Infer
Show
Use
Do you know another instance where...?
• Could this have happened in...?
• Can you group by characteristics such as...?
• What factors would you change if...?
• Can you apply the method used to some experience
of your own...?
• What questions would you ask of...?
• From
the information given, can you develop a set
of instructions about...?
• Would this information be useful if you had a ...?
Evaluating
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Assess
Justify
Critique
Judge
• Is there a better solution to...?
• Judge the value of...
• Can you defend your position about...?
• Do you think ... is a good or a bad thing?
• How would you have handled...?
• What changes to ... would you recommend?
• Do you believe…?
• Are you a ... person?
• How would you feel if...?
• How effective are...?
• What do you think about...?
