| A | B |
|---|
| Analyze | break into parts, discuss, examine each part |
| Compare | examine two or more things and discuss how they are alike |
| Contrast | examine two or more things and discuss how they are different |
| Conclude | describe and give reasons; state the main idea |
| Describe | give a detailed account using facts and details from the passage; list characteristics, parts |
| Discuss | tell all sides of an issue |
| Explain | give reasons; show how an idea developed |
| How | show the order of events |
| Illustrate | give concrete examples |
| Infer | conclude from the evidence; give reasons |
| Summarize | give a brief, condensed account |
| What | describe; give facts and details from the passage |
| Why | give the causes for an event; give reasons |
