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100

Examine carefully and explain details.

Analyze

100

Tell about in detail.

describe

100

Figure out or decide.

Determine

100

To explain how ideas, characters, or events affect one another in a text or problem.

Analyze Interactions

100

A relationship where each input has exactly one output.

function

200

Explain similarities and differences.

Compare and Contrast

200

Judge or explain the value or correctness.

Evaluate

200

Tell how or why.

explain

200

To show how an idea, theme, or argument grows or becomes clearer throughout a text.

develop

200

To judge whether a claim is supported by valid reasons and evidence.

Evaluate an Argument

300

A written answer using evidence and explanation.

Constructed Response

300

Use clues and evidence to figure something out.

Infer

300

To provide evidence or examples from a text to support an answer.

cite

300

A relationship where two quantities increase or decrease at the same rate.

Proportional Relationship

300

A neutral, fact-based attitude in writing without personal feelings or opinions.

objective tone

400

Briefly tell the important points.

 Summarize

400

Make a reasonable guess based on evidence.

predict

400

To add more details or explanation to an answer.

elaborate

400

The likelihood that an event will happen.

Probability

400

To combine information from different sources or ideas to create a new understanding.

synthesize

500

Support an answer with evidence or reasoning.

justify

500

Explain the meaning of something.

interpret

500

To back up an idea or claim with evidence, facts, or examples.

support

500

A group selected so every member of a population has an equal chance of being chosen

Random Sample

500

Information or details that directly support an answer, claim, or argument.

Relevant Evidence

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