Set 3
examine
identify
determine
consider
compare
categorize
organize
analyze
condense
conclude
Set 3
21. examine
Meaning: To look at something carefully.
When we use it: Use it when studying details, causes, results, or evidence.
How we use it: examine a problem / examine the evidence / examine closely
Example:
The team examined the results before making a decision.
22. identify
Meaning: To find, recognize, or name something clearly.
When we use it: Use it when pointing out a problem, pattern, need, cause, or answer.
How we use it: identify the problem / identify a pattern / identify the cause
Example:
She identified the main problem in the report.
23. determine
Meaning: To decide or find out after thinking, checking, or studying information.
When we use it: Use it when reaching an answer based on facts or details.
How we use it: determine the cause / determine whether / determine the best option
Example:
We need to determine whether the plan is realistic.
24. consider
Meaning: To think carefully about something.
When we use it: Use it when looking at options, needs, costs, or possible results.
How we use it: consider an option / consider the cost / consider carefully
Example:
Please consider the student’s level before choosing the activity.
25. compare
Meaning: To look at two or more things and notice how they are alike or different.
When we use it: Use it when explaining similarities, differences, choices, or results.
How we use it: compare two ideas / compare results / compare options
Example:
The students compared the two paragraphs.
26. categorize
Meaning: To put things into groups.
When we use it: Use it when organizing items, ideas, words, or information by type.
How we use it: categorize words / categorize information / categorize by topic
Example:
She categorized the words by meaning.
27. organize
Meaning: To arrange things in a clear order or structure.
When we use it: Use it when putting information, tasks, materials, or ideas in order.
How we use it: organize ideas / organize files / organize information
Example:
He organized his notes before writing the essay.
28. analyze
Meaning: To study something carefully to understand it better.
When we use it: Use it when looking at parts, meaning, reasons, causes, or results.
How we use it: analyze a text / analyze data / analyze a situation
Example:
The class analyzed the writer’s message.
29. condense
Meaning: To make something shorter while keeping the main meaning.
When we use it: Use it when shortening notes, explanations, summaries, or writing.
How we use it: condense a paragraph / condense information / condense notes
Example:
She condensed the long explanation into three sentences.
30. conclude
Meaning: To decide or state something after thinking about the information.
When we use it: Use it when giving a final idea, result, or decision.
How we use it: conclude that / conclude from / conclude with
Example:
The writer concluded that the plan needed more time.
