operational verb for objective

A list of action verbs for writing objectives

ACTIVITY                                  ASSOCIATED ACTION VERBS

1. Knowledge	define state list name	write recall recognize label	underline select reproduce measure	relate repeat describe memorize
2. Comprehension	identify justify select indicate	illustrate represent name formulate	explain judge contrast translate	classify discuss compare express
3. Application	predict select explain find	choose assess show perform	construct find use practice	apply operate demonstrate illustrate
4. Analysis	analyze identify conclude criticize	select separate compare examine	justify resolve contrast distinguish	appraise question break down differentiate
5. Synthesis	combine argue select compose	restate discuss relate manage	summarize organize generalize plan	précis derive conclude design
6. Evaluation	judge support identify attach	evaluate defend avoid rate	determine attack select assess	recognize criticize choose value
7. Skills	grasp operate bend act	handle reach turn shorten	move relax rotate stretch	position tighten start perform
8. Attitudes	accept challenge judge praise	value select question attempt	listen favor dispute volunteer	like receive reject decide