| 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 detailed account using facts and details from the passage |
| explain | give reasons;show how an idea developed |
| illustrate | give concrete examples |
| infer | conclude from the evidence; give reasons |
| summarize | give a brief, condensed account |
| support | give facts and details from the passage |
| how | show the order of events |
| what | describe; give facts and details |
| why | give the causes for an event; give reasons |
