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Critical Verbs
29 Critical Verbs All 6th Graders Should Know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| analyze | break something down into its parts |
| articulate | express clearly |
| cite | quote |
| compare | find similarities/likenesses |
| comprehend | understand; find meaning |
| contrast | find differences |
| delineate | describe in detail |
| demonstrate | show clearly |
| describe | tell the facts; details |
| determine | decide |
| develop | elaborate or expand |
| distinguish | set apart |
| draw | take or pull out |
| evaluate | find value; judge |
| explain | make plain or define |
| identify | find, point out |
| infer | deduce; conclude |
| integrate | put together |
| interpret | explain the meaning of |
| locate | find |
| organize | arrange; classify |
| paraphrase | put in different words |
| refer | mention |
| retell | tell in your own words |
| suggest | put forth; to say |
| summarize | sum up |
| support | hold up |
| synthesize | combine to form a more complex product |
| trace | outline; follow the course of |