analyze - To study something closely and carefully in order to understand. apply - To put into action what you know; to have a relation or connection. argue - To state something as a reason in support of or against something under consideration. clarify - To make something more understandable to the reader. compare - To identify similarities between two or more things in order to understand how they are similar to each other. contrast - To identify differences between two or more things in order to understand how they are unique to each other. conclude - The last part of a reading passage; a final opinion formed after reading a passage. construct - To form by putting together parts of information when reading a passage. consult - To seek advice about a reading passage for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem. decode - To have a clear idea of what a reading passage or word means by breaking down the parts. demonstrate - To show evidence of how you understand the reading passage or question being asked. describe - To point out the important details of a reading passage. determine - To come to a judgement after reading a passage or a question; to give an opinion about an issue. develop - To extend upon an idea in order to give it greater meaning; add more strength to an idea or position. evaluate - To determine the value, amount, importance or effectiveness of something in order to understand if it matters or means something. explain - To provide reasons for what happened in order to clarify, justify, or define those events, actions, causes or effects. imagine - To form a picture in one's mind; predict what might happen under certain conditions; to think about a rage of possible outcomes, obstacles or opportunities. infer - An opinion arrived through a process of reasoning based on background knowledge and evidence from the text. integrate - To make whole by combining the different parts into one; to join or make something part of a larger unit. interpret - To make plain or understandable; make inferences or draw conclusions about what the text means. introduction - A short section in the beginning of a text that sets the stage for the reader and states what the passage will be about. justify - To prove the reasoning for your answer. main idea - The most important idea in a reading passage supported with details. opinion - A position arrived at after consideration; an idea that is believed to be true by the author. organize - To arrange or put in order; to work out the details of a passage and put in meaningful order. point of view - A position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated. reflect - To make a statement of one's opinion; to take into account what one has read and be able to comment on what is learned. sequence - The way parts of a passage or text are organized; how events follow one another. source - Something mentioned in a passage that provides related and especially supportive information. support - To provide evidence or information that proves an answer correct in a passage or text. summary - A shortened version of the key events or ideas or a piece of text. transition - The process of changing from one idea or paragraph to another; Examples: Next, All of a Sudden, Finally, Etc