essential academic words gov quiz 1

analyze

break down, deconstruct, examine its parts

argue

claim, persuade, propose, support or oppose using evidence

contrast/compare

distinguish, identify differences or similarities

describe

illustrate, report, represent what one sees or does

determine

establish, identify all possible options and results

develop

formulate, generate, elaborate, improve the quality of

evaluate

assess, figure out, value, importance of, amount

explain

clarify, discuss, provide reason

imagine

anticipate, predict, speculate

integrate

combine, incorporate into one

interpret

conclude, draw meaning from

organize

arrange, classify

summarize

paraphrase, report, retell the essential detail

support

justify, illustrate your point

transform

alter, change to reveal or emphasize