Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Stems

Knowledge

• What happened after . . .?
  
• How many . . .?
  
• Who was it that . . .?
  
• Can you name the . . .?
  
• Described what happened at . . .?
  
• Who spoke to . . .?
  
• Can you tell why . . .?
  
• Find the meaning of . . .?
  
• What is . . .?
  
• Which is true or false . . .?
  Comprehension
  

• Can you write in your own words . . .?
  
• Can you write a brief outline . . .?
  
• What do you think might happen next . . .?
  
• Who do you think . . .?
  
• What was the main idea . . .?
  
• Who was the key character . . .?
  
• Can you distinguish between . . .?
  
• What differences exist between . . .?
  
• Can you provide an example of what you mean . . .?
  
• Can you provide a definition for . . .?
  Application
  

• Do you know another instance where . . .?
  
• Could this have happened in . . .?
  
• Can you group by characteristics such as . . .?
  
• What factors would you change if . . .?
  
• Can you apply the method used to some experience of your own . . .?
  
• What questions would you ask of . . .?
  
• From the information given, can you develop a set of instructions about . . .?
  
• Would this information be useful if you had a . . .?
  
  
  Analysis
  

  • Which events could have happened . . .?
    
  • If . . . happened, what might the ending have been?
    
  • How was this similar to . . .?
    
  • What was the underlying theme of . . .?
    
  • What do you see as other possible outcomes?
    
  • Why did . . . changes occur?
    
  • Can you compare your . . . with that presented in . . .?
    
  • Can you explain what must have happened when . . .?
    
  • How is . . . similar to . . .?
    
  • What are some of the problems of . . .?
    
  • Can you distinguish between . . .?
    
  • What were some of the motives behind . . .?
    
  • What was the turning point in the game . . .?
    
  • What was the problem with . . .?
    Synthesis
    

  • Can you design a . . . to . . .?
    
  • Why not compose a song about . . .?
    
  • Can you see a possible solution to . . .?
    
  • If you had access to all resources how would you deal with . . .?
    
  • Why don’t you devise your own way to deal with . . .?
    
  • What would happen if . . .?
    
  • How many ways can you . . .?
    
  • Can you create new and unusual uses for . . .?
    
  • Can you write a new recipe for a tasty dish?
    
  • Can you develop a proposal which would . . .?
    Evaluation
    

  • Is there a better solution to . . .?
    
  • Judge the value of . . .?
    
  • Can you defend your position about . . .?
    
  • Do you think . . . is a good or a bad thing?
    
  • How would you have handled . . .?
    
  • What changes to . . . would you recommend?
    
  • Are you a . . . person?
    
  • How would you feel if . . .?
    
  • How effective are . . .?
    
  • What do you think about . . .?