Knowledge
Comprehension/Understanding
Application
Analysis
Synthesis/Creating
Evaluation
arrange define
duplicate
label
list memorise name
recognise
state
repeat recall
reproduce
discussreview
select
identify
describe locatereview
reportclassify express indicateexplain
interpret illustrate
solve
choose
apply
schedulewrite
practiceemploy use dramatisesketch
demonstrate
interpretdifferentiate
experiment
appraise
analyse
contrast
compare
discriminatecalculate question categoriseexamine
criticise testdistinguish
formulatemanage
plan
compose
collect
propose
arrange
prepareconstruct assemble developset up
design createorganise
judge
predict
support
argue
assess estimate
appraise
ratechoose value compareselect
defend attachorganise evaluate
Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential Activities
telllist
describerelatelocatewritefind
statename
• What happened after...?• How many...?
• Who was it that...?• Can you name the...?
• Describe what happened...?
• Who spoke to...?• Can you tell why...?
• Find the meaning of...?• What is...?
• Which is true or false...?
• Make a list of the main events.
• Make a timeline of events.• Make a facts chart.
• Write a list of any pieces of information you can
remember. • List all the .... in the story.• Make a chart showing...
• Make an acrostic.• Recite a poem.
Knowledge
arrange
define
duplicate
label
list memorise
name
recognise
state
repeat recall
reproduce
Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential Activities
explaininterpretoutlinediscuss
distinguishpredictrestate
translatecomparedescribe
• 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...? • What differences exist
between...?• Can you give an
example...?• Can you provide a
definition for...?
• Cut out or draw pictures to show a particular event.• Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of
events.• Write and perform a play
based on the story.• Retell the story in your
words.• Paint a picture of an aspect
you like.• Write a summary of an
event.• Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence of
events.
Comprehension/Understanding
discuss
review
select
identifydescribe locate
review
reportclassify express indicate
explain
Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential Activities
solveshowuse
illustrateconstructcompleteexamineclassify
• Do you know another instance where...? • Can you group by
characteristics such as...?• What factors would you
change if...?• Can you apply the method used to your
own...?• What would you ask of...?• Can you develop a set of
instructions about...?• Would this information be
useful if you had a...?
• Construct a model to demonstrate how it will work.• Make a scrapbook about the
areas of study.• Take a collection of
photographs to demonstrate a particular point.
• Make up a puzzle game using the ideas from the
study area.• Design a market strategy
for your product.• Paint a mural using the
same materials.• Write a textbook for others.
Application
interpretillustrate
solve
chooseapplyschedule
write
practiceemploy use dramatise
sketch
demonstrate
Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential Activities
analysedistinguishexaminecomparecontrast
investigatecategorise
identifyexplain
separateadvertise
• If... happened, what might the ending have
been?• How was this similar to...?• What was the underlying
theme of...?• What do you see as other
possible outcomes? • Can you compare your... with that presented in...?• Can you explain what
must have happened when...?
• What are the problems of...?
• What’s the problem with...?
• Design a questionnaire about...
• Write a commercial.• Conduct an investigation to
produce information to support ...
• Construct a graph to illustrate selected
information.• Make a family tree showing
relationships.• Write a biography.• Prepare a report.
• Review a work of art in terms of form, colour and
texture.
Analysis
interpret differentiate
experiment
appraiseanalyse
contrast
compare
discriminatecalculate question categorise
examinecriticise
test
distinguish
Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential Activities
createinvent
composepredict
planconstruct
designimagineproposedevise
formulate
• Can you design a ... to ...?• Can you find a solution
to...?• If you had access to all
resources how would you...?
• What would happen if...?• How many ways can
you...?• Can you create new and
unusual uses for...?• Can you write a new recipe for a tasty dish?• Can you develop a proposal which would...
• Create a new product, give it a name and plan a marketing campaign.
• Write about your feelings regarding...
• Write a TV show or song about..?
• Design a record, book, or magazine cover for...?
• Make up a new language code and write material using
it.• Sell an idea.
• Devise a way to...
Synthesis/Creating
formulate manageplan
composecollect
proposearrange
prepareconstruct assemble develop
set up
designcreateorganise
Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential Activities
judgeselectdecidejustifydebateverifyargue
recommendassessdiscuss
rateprioritise
determine
• Is there a better solution to...
• Judge the value of...• Why 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...?
• Prepare a list of criteria to judge...
• Conduct a debate about an issue of special interest.• Make a booklet about 5 rules you see as important.
Convince others.• Form a panel to discuss
views.• Write a letter to ... advising
on changes needed at...• Write a half yearly report.• Prepare a case to present
your view about...
Evaluation
judge
predict
support
argueassess estimate
appraise
ratechoose
value compare
select
defendattach
organise
evaluate
KnowledgeHow would you explain...?Can you recall...?
What is...?
How is...?
How would you describe...?
Who was...?
Can you list three...?
Which one...?
Why did...?
How did...?When did...? Where is...?
How would you show...?
Comprehension/UnderstandingHow would you classify...?Can you contrast...?
What is meant by...?
Which is the best answer...?
How would you compare...?
What facts or ideas show..?
Which statement supports...?
Summarise...
What can you say about...?
State in your own words...?
ApplicationHow would you use...?
How would you organise ‘x’ to
show...?
What would result if...?
What examples can you find to...?
What approach would you use to...?
What elements would you use to
change...?
How would you show understanding of...?
How would you use ‘x’ to prove the point...?
AnalysisWhat are the features of...?
How is ‘x’ related to...?
What is the relationship between...?
Why do you think...?
What evidence can you find...?
What conclusions can you draw...?
What ideas justify...?
What motive is there...?
Can you make a distinction between...?
Synthesis/CreatingWhat changes would you make to solve...?
Can you formulate a theory for...?
How would you improve...?
What could be done to minimise/maximise...?
How would you adapt ‘x’ to create a different...?
Can you think of an original way
to...?
Can you invent...?
How would you estimate a result
for...?
EvaluationDo you agree with actions of...?
How would you prove/disprove...?
What would you recommend in order to...?
Would it be better
if...?
How would you defend the actions of...?Can you prioritise...?
Why is it better that...?Can you assess the importance of...?
Why might your choice be different to that of...?
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