Action Verbs Grouped by Classification of Thinking
Classification	Action Verbs
Knowledge	define list	memorize recall	repeat name	record relate	Probably not transformational
Comprehension	restate explain report	discuss express review	describe identify tell	recognize locate
Application	translate demonstrate illustrate	interpret dramatize operate	apply use sketch	employ practice schedule	May be transformational
Analysis	Distinguish appraise contrast debate solve	analyze calculate criticize examine	differentiate experiment diagram question	test compare inspect relate	Probably transformational
Synthesis	compose plan construct	design propose create	formulate manage set up	assemble organize
Evaluation	judge rate choose	appraise value assess	evaluate revise	compare estimate

Action Verbs Grouped by Classification of Thinking
Classification	Examples of General Instructional Objectives	Examples of Illustrative Behavioral Terms for Stating Specific Learning Outcomes
Knowledge	Knows common terms. Knows specific facts.	Defines, describes, identifies, labels, lists, matches, names.	Probably not transformational
Comprehension	Understands facts and principals. Interprets verbal material. Interprets charts and graphs.	Converts, defends, distinguishes, estimates, explains, extends, generalizes, gives examples, infers, paraphrases, predicts.
Application	Applies concepts and principles to new situations. Applies laws and theories to practical situations.	Changes, computes, demonstrates, discovers, manipulates, modifies, operates, predicts, prepares, produces, relates, shows, solves.	May be transformational
Analysis	Recognizes unstated assumptions. Recognizes logical fallacies in reasoning.	Breaks down, diagrams, differentiates, discriminates, distinguishes, identifies.	Probably transformational
Synthesis	Writes a well-organized theme. Gives a well-organized speech. Writes a creative short story, poem, or music.	Categorizes, combines, compiles, composes, creates, designs, devises, explains, generates, modifies, organizes, plans.
Evaluation	Judges the logical consistency of written material. Judges the adequacy with which conclusions are supported by the data.	Appraises, compares, concludes, contrasts, criticizes, describes, discriminates, explains, justifies, interprets, relates, summarizes, supports.