Command Verbs for Assignments

Identify components and the relationships between them.  Draw out and relate implications.

Examining two or more things to identify their similarities and differences.

Show how things are similar and different.

Means to state the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or concept. It's about clarifying and explaining what something is.

Provide characteristics an features.  Paint a picture with words.

To plan, invent, or create something by careful thought and effort

How well does each part work (strengths and limitations) and what needs to be done to make it better.

Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide the 'why' and/or 'how'

Label or make a list

Give reasons to support your opinion or views and explain how you arrived at these conclusions.